Hospitalized for more than 2 weeks, Prince Philip undergoes a heart procedure

Lahore, 4th March: England’s Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip underwent successful heart surgery.

Baaghi TV: According to reports from Buckingham Palace on Thursday, the 99-year-old Prince Philip has undergone a successful heart procedure, after he was transferred to a cardiac unit in London.

Royal officials announced, “Duke of Edinburgh underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew´s Hospital on Wednesday.”

They added, “His Royal Highness will remain in the hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days.”

As per reports, the Duke has spent more than two weeks in the hospital now, after he was admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital in central London on February 16.

The Prince will turn 100 on June 10.

Initial reports from Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip was expected to stay there for a few days after walking in unaided.

However, later, without specifying further, the palace said that he was being treated for an infection.

But on Monday, he was taken to the state-run St Bartholomew´s Hospital near St Paul´s Cathedral for testing and observation of a pre-existing heart condition.

According to reports, in 2011 Prince Philip had a stent fitted after suffering a blocked coronary artery at the specialist Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

Queen Elizabeth II, who is 94 continues her royal duties despite her husband´s illness.

The royal couple has been married for more than 73 years now.

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