Prince Philip has been discharged from hospital after spending two nights being treated for an infection. Prince Philip, 96, had been admitted on the advice of a doctor, after falling ill with an infection arising from a pre-existing condition. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attending the Trooping the Colour in London earlier this month (REUTERS)News of the Duke's hospitalisation came shortly after he announced he would stand down from official public duties from the autumn. He also suffered a serious health scare over Christmas 2011, which he spent in hospital for treatment for a blocked coronary artery. The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted as a "precautionary measure" on Tuesday night and missed the Queen's Speech in Parliament the following day.
Prince Philip leaves hospital after undergoing treatment for infection
The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital after undergoing treatment for an infection. He was seen being driven away from the King Edward VII Hospital on Thursday morning Sky News reports. Prince Philip turned 96 on 10 June. The 96-year-old was admitted to hospital as 'a precautionary measure' on Tuesday evening due to the infection arising from a pre-existing condition. Philip still has a busy calendar of engagements to fulfil before he steps down, which includes hosting the King and Queen of Spain in July.
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