Prince Philip Returns Home to Windsor Castle After Hospital Stay

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has returned home to Windsor Castle after a month-long stay in the hospital to treat infections and undergo heart surgery due to a pre-existing condition.

The 99-year-old Duke's return was a great comfort to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, who has faced a tumultuous period without him.

According to a senior palace source, Prince Philip was in good spirits upon his return home.

The Duke's discharge from the hospital was first noticed when there was extra police presence and activity around King Edward VII Hospital early on Tuesday.

Later, he was pictured in the back of a BMW car as he set off for his 30-mile journey west to Windsor.

A palace spokesman confirmed that Prince Philip had been discharged and returned home, thanking all the medical staff who looked after him and everyone who sent their good wishes.

Prince Philip was initially admitted to King Edward VII Hospital on February 16 and then transferred to St Bartholomew's Hospital in March for further tests and treatment for a pre-existing heart condition.

He eventually underwent an operation, according to the palace.

During his hospital stay, Prince Charles was the only family member to visit him as pandemic restrictions prevented the Queen from visiting.

During Prince Philip's absence, Queen Elizabeth continued her regular video calls with various charities and organizations.

However, just three days after his hospital admission, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed that they would not be returning as working royals.

According to a US Weekly report, a source revealed that it had been a rough few weeks for the Queen, with emotions running high due to the situation with Harry and Meghan and her husband's health setback.

Allegations then emerged that Meghan had bullied her staff while at Kensington Palace.

The Queen ordered an immediate investigation into the claims, which will now be handled by an external law firm.

In the last weeks of Prince Philip's stay in the hospital, the Queen faced the fallout from Harry and Meghan's TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Insiders say the Queen would have found some of the days she coped with the ongoing allegations as lonely without the man she calls her strength and stay.

Prince Philip's arrival back at the castle will be a great support for the 94-year-old monarch who has endured a testing few weeks.

She will now be focused on ensuring that he has whatever he needs to recover.

The family will celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10th and are also looking ahead to the Queen's 95th birthday next month and the official marking of the monarchy's birthday on June 12th with the annual Trooping of the Colour military ceremony.

A royal source told the Mirror that while the Queen has always been the head of state, their partnership always saw Prince Philip as head of the family.

Her Majesty has always leaned on her husband for support during the most testing times.

His return will be of great comfort to her and the rest of the family.

In conclusion, Prince Philip's return home to Windsor Castle after a month-long hospital stay has brought relief and comfort to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and the rest of the family.

The Duke's health setback and Harry and Meghan's situation have made the past few weeks difficult for the Queen, but she remains focused on ensuring that Prince Philip has whatever he needs to recover.

The family is looking forward to celebrating his 100th birthday and the Queen's 95th birthday next month, as well as the annual Trooping of the Colour military ceremony.