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DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN HOSPITAL

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital

Friday April 4,2008

By Julia White for express.co.uk

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THE Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital with a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said today.

A spokesperson said that Prince Philip was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in central London for assessment and treatment .

Philip, 86, did not attend a thanksgiving service for Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary on Wednesday because he was taken ill with a cold, Buckingham Palace said.

Today’s statement from the Palace said: “The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to the King Edward VIIth hospital for assessment and treatment for a chest infection.

“His Royal Highness’s programme of engagements for the weekend have been cancelled.”

According the sources the Duke, who is 87 in June, has only been admitted as a precautionary measure and is still working from hospital.

PRINCE PHILIP GETTING WELL?

04.04.08, 10:42pm

THE JURY'S STILL OUT

• Posted by: Hue_ • Report Comment

JONO - C'EST MOI???

04.04.08, 8:25pm

I wasn't threatning whatsoever. I would hope nothing ever happens to any of OUR families. Whoever it may be, I wish them well.

• Posted by: crowood • Report Comment

AND IS STILL WORKING FROM HOSPITAL....

04.04.08, 6:02pm

did I miss something?

He has a job?

What exactly is this job and how long has he had it?

• Posted by: GordonBennett • Report Comment

LOW -MOI ?

04.04.08, 5:45pm

REALLY GET BACK OUT OF THE GUTTER
04.04.08, 2:58pm

How low can you get Jono. Hope nothing ever happens to any of your family

• Posted by: crowood
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I was simply drawing a comparison Crowood.Hardly "low" ...Nice threat though , Well done !

• Posted by: JonO • Report Comment

IN MY OPINION, IT MUST BE SERIOUS ...

04.04.08, 4:49pm

The Duke of Edinburgh is an extremely hard- working man who doesn't believe in being ill as he has his duties to perform. Therefore, especially at his age (86) I believe this must be serious. I wish him and the Queen all the very best for a speedy recovery. It will be a huge shame for this country when we lose this great man. We need more people with his modesty and work ethic in this country.

• Posted by: Goldilocks • Report Comment

I THINK JONO IS RIGHT

04.04.08, 4:32pm

I think the Duke would not have been taken in the snail ambulance Diana was and neither would any other member of the Royal family.

Although Diana was the mother of a Future King, she was treated , even by the Head of the Police, as a third rate citizen and her greatest fears which actually came to pass, as eh was warned they wouold,were simply ignored.

I do not think the Duke was ignored.

• Posted by: Penny • Report Comment