Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was hospitalized Tuesday evening as a precautionary measure at King Edward VII Hospital in London after feeling unwell.
The 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh is due to stay for a few days under observation.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II aged 99, was hospitalized "as a precaution" in London after feeling ill and will remain under observation for a few days, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.
The Duke of Edinburgh "was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening. His hospitalization is a precautionary measure on the advice of his royal highness doctor, after he felt unwell," the palace said. in a press release.
"The Duke is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days for observation and rest," he added.
No link with Covid-19
The duke, known for his brash character, is in high spirits and did not need an ambulance to be admitted to hospital, a source at the palace said.
His health problems are not related to Covid-19 disease, it was added.
In early January, the 94-year-old British sovereign and her husband received their first injection of the coronavirus vaccine at Windsor Castle, west London, where they are spending the period of confinement in force in the United Kingdom.
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Prince Philip retired in August 2017, after having participated in more than 22,000 official public engagements since his wife's accession to the throne in 1952. He continues to accompany the Queen, when he wishes, for certain appearances. public.
In June 2017, he was hospitalized for two nights to treat "an infection linked to an existing pathology".
He had hip surgery in 2018. In January 2019, he was in a spectacular car accident when his Land Rover crashed into another vehicle coming out of a driveway in Sandringham Estate and overturned.
Unscathed, he then gave up his driving license.
At the end of December of the same year, he was hospitalized for four nights at Edward VII Hospital to be "treated under observation due to pre-existing health problems", according to the palace.
Oldest spouse of a British monarch
The queen, the world's oldest monarch, has reduced the number of her public appearances, even if she does not intend to abdicate.
She was personally involved during the coronavirus crisis, which left more than 118,000 dead in the United Kingdom, the heaviest toll in Europe, intervening several times on television to boost the morale of the British.
Her son and heir, Prince Charles, increasingly represents her in overseas travel, as does her grandson William.
The media regularly show her riding a horse.
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Philip, born in Corfu on June 10, 1921, with the titles of Prince of Greece and Denmark, himself in 2009 broke the record for the longevity of the spouses of British monarchs held by Charlotte, wife of George III.
In withdrawal, he has faithfully accompanied the queen for many decades despite the sacrifice of his career and the burden of protocol.
Renowned for his frankness and his impetuous character, he has built a reputation for blundering, with racist slippages and sometimes dubious jokes.