Prince Philip, 98, taken to hospital while Queen remains in Sandringham

Prince Philip travelled from Norfolk to King Edward VII’s Hospital in London for a “planned admission” on Friday morning.

In a statement to BBC, the palace said it was “on the advice of His Royal Highness’ Doctor.” The Queen remains in Sandringham for the holiday season as usual.

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Royal reporter Victoria Murphy tweeted that the Duke of Edinburgh’s admission was planned as a “precautionary measure” for observation and treatment related to a preexisting condition.

She added later that the Duke “walked into the hospital.”

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The prince, 98, retired from royal duties in August 2017 after spending decades supporting Queen Elizabeth II, his wife of 72 years.

He was in a serious car crash in early 2019 in which he flipped his car.

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It was announced in February by the Crown Prosecution Service that he wouldn’t face any charges as a result of the crash.

Members of the Royal Family are expected to make their public appearance in Sandringham after church on Christmas morning.

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Prince Philip did not join them for last year’s appearance.

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