Renowned for his strong temperament, his blunders but also his unwavering dedication to the British crown, the Duke of Edinburgh was hospitalized on February 16.
The 99-year-old has not yet set a date for his release.
The Duke of Edinburgh's health worries the whole country.
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Around this chic West London clinic, the mood has changed since Prince Philip was admitted there.
Usually quiet, the street is invaded by cameras, and police officers filter every entry into the building.
Hospitalized for a week in London, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, II, 99 years old, is being treated for an infection and will not be able to leave for at least "several days", Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday.
The Duke of Edinburgh's health worries the whole country.
"It would be so strange for him to disappear"
"This is worrying because given his age, he is very fragile. We are delighted to celebrate the queen's jubilee next year
(her 70 years of reign, nldr),
it would be such a shame if he was no longer there to attend ", already dreads a passerby.
Another added: "I hope he will get out of this. It would be so strange if he disappeared. I have never known him with the queen at the head of the monarchy."
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Renowned for his strong temperament, his blunders but also his dedication to the British crown, the Duke of Edinburgh was hospitalized on February 16.
The palace had remained discreet about the causes of this admission, indicating that it had been decided "as a precaution" after he felt indisposed.
A source at the palace had clarified that his health problems were not related to the coronavirus.
No fixed release date
Philip comes fifth in the list of favorite figures of the British royal family.
He owes his popularity in particular to his unwavering loyalty to the Queen.
"It would be terrible for the Queen if the worst happened. He is her rock, he has always been at her side. He supports her in the most difficult job in the world," sighs a Londoner past to take news in front of the clinic.
"He is a role model. He has long assumed the difficult role of number 2, in the shadow of the queen."
According to the latest news from the hospital, the prince is responding well to his treatment but several days of hospitalization are still needed.
No release date has yet been set.