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Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, 99, is recovering from “successful” heart surgery, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
“The Duke of Edinburgh underwent a successful procedure for pre-existing heart disease at St Bartholomew’s Hospital yesterday,” the palace said, using Philip’s official title.
“His Royal Highness will remain in the hospital for treatment, rest and recovery for a number of days,” the statement said.
Philip – who is due to celebrate his 100th birthday in June – has been hospitalized since February 16, when he was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London as a “precautionary measure”.
He was initially treated for an infection, but on Monday was transferred to Saint-Barthélemy, a hospital specializing in cardiac care.
It’s not immediately clear what heart disease was treated in this week’s surgery, but Philip has had issues with his ticker in the past.
In 2011, he was taken to hospital by helicopter after suffering from chest pain and was treated for a blocked coronary artery.
Since his hospitalization, the Duke has only received a public visit from his son and heir Prince Charles.
The Queen, 94, remained at Windsor Castle, where she and Philip stayed during the coronavirus pandemic, and last week continued to carry out her official duties via video.
The couple received COVID-19 vaccinations in January and Philip’s illness is believed to be unrelated to the coronavirus.
The oldest royal husband in British history, Philip married then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947. They have four children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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