Prince Philip, 99, Is in Hospital as Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband ‘Feeling Unwell’

© Antony Jones/Getty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the Royal Windsor Cup 2018 polo match at Guards Polo Club on June 24, 2018 in Egham, England. He is in hospital after falling ill.

Prince Philip—Queen Elizabeth II’s husband—has been admitted to hospital on the advice of his doctor after “feeling unwell,” Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

The move was intended as “a precautionary measure” and the 99-year-old is expected to remain in the hospital for “a few days.”

The duke has been admitted to hospital after falling ill several times in the past, including in 2011 for a blocked artery and 2012 for a bladder infection.

A Buckingham Palace statement reads: “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London, on Tuesday evening.

“The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell.

“The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest.”

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