PRINCE Philip has today been transferred to a different hospital almost two weeks after falling ill with an infection.
The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was pictured leaving London’s King Edward VII clinic in an ambulance this morning as police guarded his way.
The Queen’s husband, who was admitted as a precautionary measure two weeks ago after feeling unwell, is still battling an infection and pre-existing heart condition.
Buckingham Palace today confirmed he has been taken to a different hospital and will remain there for at least a week.
A statement said: “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.”
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A police van was used to protect the Duke from being photographed, while staff shielded his way with umbrellas.
Philip has so far spent a total of 13 nights being cared for by medics – his longest ever stay in hospital.
Buckingham Palace previously said the Duke, who is just three months away from his 100th birthday, walked into the hospital unaided and received medical attention for an infection.
And in an update last Tuesday, the Palace said: “He is comfortable and responding to treatment but is not expected to leave hospital for several days.”
The visit is Philip’s longest stay in hospital since June 2013 when he had an exploratory operation on his abdomen.
Earlier this week Prince Edward said he had spoken to his father on the phone, who was “looking forward to getting out”.
He told Sky: “As far as I’m aware, well I did speak to them the other day, so he’s a lot better thank you very much indeed, and he’s looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing.
“So we keep our fingers crossed.”
Asked whether Philip was frustrated to be in hospital, Edward laughed and replied: “Just a bit.
“I think that gets to all of us, and then, you can only watch the clock so many times and the walls are only so interesting.”
The Earl of Wessex added: “We’ve had some brilliant and lovely messages from all sorts of people and we really appreciate that and so does he, I’ve been passing them on.
“It’s fantastic, thank you.”
Meanwhile, Prince Charles visited his father the weekend before last, looking sombre as he left.
It is understood Charles wanted to visit his father due to his extended stay.
And it is thought Charles had not seen his father since before Christmas because of the nationwide coronavirus restrictions.
Philip and the Queen stayed at Windsor Castle instead of hosting the usual family Christmas at Sandringham.
The duke, who will turn 100 on June 10, was vaccinated against coronavirus last month and his infection is not Covid-related.
Two years ago, Prince Philip was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
The royal was also involved in a car crash in January 2019 after being in collision with another vehicle near the Sandringham estate.
In April 2018 he had a hip replacement operation but had recovered well for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding a month later.
Philip has previously been described as the Queen’s “constant strength” and has been known as the “protector” of the Royal Family.
He has been by the Queen’s side for seven decades of marriage, becoming one of the hardest working royals.
From 1952 he attended 22,219 solo engagements and 637 overseas tours in a career marked by his famous gaffes.
He then retired from his public duties at the age of 96 in 2017 after 65 years of public life.
But despite retiring, the prince has remained active – sending a message to frontline workers at the outbreak of Covid thanking them for their work.
He also made a rare public appearance last year to pass on his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to Camilla Parker Bowles.
And Prince Harry very recently reportedly called the Queen about Prince Philip’s health from his home in the US.
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