Queen Elizabeth's Husband In Hospital
The 86 yr old Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted for a chest infection.
LONDON, April 4, 2008— -- Queen Elizabeth II's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, hasbeen admitted to a hospital with a chest infection, Buckingham Palace saidFriday.
A spokeswoman said Prince Philip, 86, was taken to King Edward VII'sHospital in central London for "assessment and treatment for a chestinfection."
"His royal highness's program of engagements for the weekend have beencanceled," the spokeswoman said on condition of anonymity in line withpalace policy.
The spokeswoman said she had no information about his condition. Hospitalofficials said they would not comment on Philip's condition.
The British Broadcasting Corp. reported that he was admitted to hospitalThursday night.
Philip has been married to the queen since 1947. A member of the Greekroyal family, he renounced his royal title when he became a naturalizedBritish subject in 1947.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1939, and saw active service throughout WorldWar 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 privycounsellors.
Philip is a great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria.
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