Prince Philip transferred to another hospital for tests on heart condition

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Prince Philip Transferred To Another Hospital For Tests On Heart Condition
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By Laura Elston and Tony Jones, PA Court Staff

Britain's Prince Philip has been transferred to a different hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace has said.

Philip was shielded from public view as he left King Edward VII’s hospital in central London on Monday morning where he had been receiving treatment for an infection.

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Umbrellas were held up as he made his way into a waiting ambulance, at the rear of the hospital, and was taken to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, also in central London.

Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital
Staff shield the hospital’s rear exit with umbrellas as Philip left. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “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.

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

Philip, 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.

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