The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip, has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace has said.
The palace said the duke would remain in the hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for some days. Prince Philip, 99, has already spent 16 nights in the hospital, BBC reports.
He was being treated for an infection and moved to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London on Monday for tests and observation on his heart condition.
Buckingham Palace said the procedure took place on Wednesday.
In 2011, Prince Philip was taken to hospital by helicopter from Sandringham after suffering chest pains as the royal family was preparing for Christmas.
He was treated for a blocked coronary artery at Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire and had a stent fitted.
The duke, who turns 100 in June, travelled by car from Windsor to King Edward VII’s hospital in Marylebone, central London, on 16 February as a precaution after feeling unwell.
The exact reason for his initial admission was not disclosed, but it was not related to coronavirus.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced he had been transferred to Barts by ambulance.
St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London is an NHS hospital and home to Europe’s largest specialised cardiovascular unit.
The Prince of Wales visited his father at King Edward VII’s Hospital, the weekend after his admission.
Members of the Royal Family, including the Queen, have continued with their official duties during the duke’s hospital stay.
The Duchess of Cornwall gave an update on Prince Philip’s condition when she visited a Covid vaccination centre in Croydon on Wednesday.
When a volunteer asked about the duke, Camilla said: “We heard today that he’s slightly improving. So, that’s very good news. We’ll keep our fingers crossed.”
The duke has received treatment for other health conditions over the years, including a bladder infection in 2012 and exploratory surgery on his abdomen in June 2013.
He retired from royal duties in 2017.
