Prince Philip admitted to hospital
LONDON (AP) - April 4, 2008 A spokeswoman said the 86-year-old was taken to the hospital for
"assessment and treatment for a chest infection." She said she
had no information about his condition.
"His royal highness's program of engagements for the weekend
have been canceled," the spokeswoman said on condition of
anonymity in line with palace policy.
The British Broadcasting Corp. reported that he was admitted
Thursday night. Officials at King Edward VII's Hospital in central
London said they would not comment on Philip's condition.
Philip has been married to the queen since 1947. A member of the
Greek royal family, he renounced his royal title when he became a
naturalized British subject in 1947.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1939, and saw active service
throughout World War II, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. After
Elizabeth became queen, Philip gave up his naval career to support
her.
He has no constitutional role other than as one of the queen's
privy counsellors.
Philip is a great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria. His
paternal grandfather, King George I of Greece, was Queen
Alexandra's brother.
