Prince Charles gives update on his father Prince Philip, saying he has been “looked after very well” since his admission to hospital last week, the UK Evening Standard reports.
The Duke of Edinburgh has spent three nights in the King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London, after arriving on Friday for treatment relating to a “pre-existing condition”.
Asked about his father’s health during a visit to flood-hit communities in South Yorkshire, Charles said: “He’s being looked after very well in hospital.
“At the moment that’s all we know.
Charles, who was visiting the village of Fishlake, was later asked: “Sir, how is your father?”
He replied: “Alright. When you get to that age things don’t work so well.”
Previously, Philip’s admission was described as a “precautionary measure” and the Queen did not change her schedule on Friday.
She left Buckingham Palace for Norfolk by train begin her traditional festive break at her private Sandringham estate, where the duke spends much of his time since retiring from public duties.
On Sunday the Queen, 93, was seen attending St Mary Magdalene Church, alongside the Countess of Wessex.
Charles’ comments came as he visited the Yorkshire village of Fishlake, to see for himself the recovery operation after last month’s devastating floods.
He met firefighters, police officers and soldiers on the outskirts of the village near Doncaster.
After this, he headed to the worst-affected areas.
Clarence House confirmed Charles had made donations to flood relief funds in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.