Duke of Edinburgh transferred to different hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to a different hospital as he battles an infection.

Prince Philip, the Queen’s husband, has spent 13 nights at King Edward VII’s hospital in central London.

He was moved to St Bartholomew’s Hospital on Monday, Buckingham Palace said, and is expected to remain there until at least the end of the week.

The 99-year-old will be treated for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.

Buckingham Palace 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.”

The Duke, who is three months away from his 100th birthday, was initially admitted nearly two weeks ago for a few days as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell.

Last Tuesday, the Earl of Wessex said Philip was “a lot better” when it was announced the duke would spend several more days in hospital being treated for the infection.

Edward said his father was “looking forward to getting out” and the family were keeping their “fingers crossed”.

“The Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.”