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Timeline of Philip’s stay in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s in central London.

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Here is the timeline of the Duke of Edinburgh’s stay in hospital:

Tuesday February 16 2021 – The duke is admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital on a precautionary basis after feeling unwell.

He travels from Windsor Castle by car.

Philip is said to be in “good spirits” and walks into the private hospital unaided.

The Queen and Philip
The duke has spent most of lockdown with the Queen at Windsor Castle (Alastair Grant/PA)

Friday February 19 – Sources say Philip is now expected to remain in hospital for “observation and rest” over the weekend and into the next week.

Saturday February 20 – The Prince of Wales makes a 200 mile-round trip to see his father, spending around half an hour at the hospital.

The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales leaving the King Edward VII’s Hospital (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The Earl of Wessex says the duke is a “lot better” and looking forward to getting out.

Monday March 1 – Philip is transferred in an ambulance to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace says.

The duke is shielded from public view by large umbrellas as he leaves King Edward VII’s Hospital.

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