snoop1130 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Britain's Prince Philip hospitalised with infection but is in "good spirits" By Costas Pitas Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend Trooping the Colour in London, Britain, June 17, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/Files LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, has been admitted to hospital with an infection and will miss the formal opening of parliament, but he remains in good spirits, Buckingham Palace said. Philip, whose official title is Duke of Edinburgh and has sometimes drawn attention with headline-grabbing gaffes, has been by the queen's side throughout her 65 years on the throne and she has described him as "my strength and stay". "The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last night, as a precautionary measure, for treatment of an infection arising from a pre-existing condition," a spokesman for the Palace said. "Prince Philip is in good spirits and is disappointed to be missing the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot," the spokesman said. The queen, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, celebrated her 91st birthday in April. She will be accompanied in parliament by her son, Prince Charles, who is heir to the throne, When Philip announced in May that he would retire later this year from active public life, he quipped about not being able to "stand up much". Outspoken, irascible and intensely private, Philip, a Greek-born former naval officer, has a reputation for brusque comments and occasional gaffes. Elizabeth and Philip, who married at Westminster Abbey in 1947, are due to celebrate their platinum, or 70th, wedding anniversary in November. Both the queen and Philip have suffered some health issues in recent years. The queen missed a traditional Christmas church service last year for the first time in decades because of a heavy cold and was hospitalised in March 2013 with symptoms of gastroenteritis. Philip underwent "an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations" in 2013. (Reporting by Costas Pitas and Kate Holton; editing by Guy Faulconbridge, Larry King) -- © Copyright Reuters 2017-6-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Look at the state of him, he looks like an advert for embalming salts. 96 is way past your bed time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 In good spirits = Gin and Tonic? Go for it Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 And chatting up all the nurses too. Get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 He has looked great (for his age) and still quick with a come back. Hope he recovers quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuk Dua Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, soalbundy said: Look at the state of him, he looks like an advert for embalming salts. 96 is way past your bed time. I just hope you reach his age, but without his obvious sharp mind and albeit slow mobility. Go for your century Phil, maybe you'll get a telegram from the Queen. You are an inspiration to us all (except one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 hours ago, soalbundy said: Look at the state of him, he looks like an advert for embalming salts. 96 is way past your bed time. Well, I don't know about you, but I will be in bed way before then !!!!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, AhFarangJa said: Well, I don't know about you, but I will be in bed way before then !!!!.... Me to, he has held up well, i rather like the old gentleman, caustic, no PC, no false pathos. When you look at his face though one wouldn't like to bet about him waking up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital after being admitted as "a precautionary measure". Prince Philip was treated at King Edward VII Hospital in central London for an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the 96-year-old was in good spirits. The BBC understands his condition is "not a cause for serious concern". Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40366377 -- © Copyright BBC 2017-06-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 When they was having a picture took of most of the male Royals in the palace, the photographer was faffing about, Phillip said, Oyy! take the bloody picture!! Get well Sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Good on yer, Phil ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Well, the nurses must be missing him and his epic way of verbally commenting what others think ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiken Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I was at Cashmere high School in Christchurch in 1969 when the Queen and Duke visited. Of all the Students lined up the Duke spoke and asked me me if We got some time off study to see them. I said no we bloody well have to stay back (as we normally finished at 1515 but had to stay back until 1530). He just laughed and grinned . Always found him down to earth. Respect always Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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