The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has been transferred to London’s St Bartholomew’s Hospital for further treatment, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
Duke of Edinburgh was moved to the hospital for testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, along with treatment for an ‘infection’, the UK Metro reports.
According to the report, The duke of Edinburgh 99, was shielded this morning as he left King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London, where he has been staying for the past 13 days. Staff were seen covering the private hospital’s exit with umbrellas while he was taken into the back of an ambulance, followed by healthcare workers.
A huge police presence was seen in front of the hospital as security guards attempted to clear a pathway for the ambulance to head to St Bartholomew’s, which is renowned for cardiac care. Buckingham Palace said in a statement:
‘The Duke of Edinburgh was today transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital where doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
‘The duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week,’ the statement said.
Philip, who retired from official engagements in 2017, spent four at the King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London at the end of 2019 while being treated for a pre-existing condition.
St Barts is the oldest hospital in the country and is home to Europe’s largest specialised cardiovascular service, in its state-of-the-art King George V building.
The Duke was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital after feeling unwell and was said to be doing well, before this news.