Prince Philip’s Longest Hospital Stay: Duke of Edinburgh Battles Infection

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is currently in his second weekend at King Edward VII Hospital in London as he battles an infection.

At 99 years old, this is now his longest ever stay in a hospital.

He was admitted last Tuesday evening after feeling unwell, and Buckingham Palace stated that he was comfortable and responding to medical help.

His son, Prince Edward, also said that the Duke was a lot better but looking forward to getting out, with the royal family keeping their fingers crossed.

Today marks the Duke's twelfth day in the hospital as he continues to receive treatment for the infection.

Photos from outside the hospital show police officers standing guard.

An update on the Duke's health was released on Tuesday by the Palace stating that he remains at King Edward VII Hospital and is responding to treatment, but he is not expected to leave for several days.

In an interview with Sky News, Prince Edward revealed that his father was a little frustrated at remaining in the hospital.

He said that the Duke was a lot better and looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing, so they keep their fingers crossed.

When asked if Philip, who turns 100 in June, was frustrated to be in the hospital, Edward laughed and replied, “Just a bit.

I think that it gets to all of us, and then you can only watch the clock so many times, and the walls are only so interesting.”

Prince Charles, the Duke of Edinburgh's eldest son, made a 200-mile round trip to see him in the hospital last week.

The Prince of Wales, who is next in line to the throne, appeared in a sombre mood after his 30-minute visit with his dad last Saturday.

Days after the visit, former Buckingham Palace official Dickie Arbiter claimed that Prince Philip may have requested the visit from his son Charles as he prepares for him to take over and discuss the future of the royal family.

The Queen's former press officer, Dickie Arbiter, who served Her Majesty from 1988 until the year 2000, said the visit would have been at Philip's request.

Speaking on True Royalty TV's weekly The Royal Beat programme, Mr Arbiter said that the Duke of Edinburgh will have been looking to the future when he is no longer around.

“He was just saying to Charles, one day you are going to be the leading man of the family,” he continued.

“My guess is that he will come out, he will walk out, and he will go back to Windsor, but eventually he is going to die, and he was just saying to Charles, one day you are going to be the leading man of the family.”

Meanwhile, the Queen is reportedly going through a tough phase of her life as her steadfast partner Prince Philip has been admitted to the hospital for several days.

The health concerns are also affecting the 94-year-old monarch who is reportedly leaning on her loved ones for support.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, and Princess Beatrice are rallying around Her Majesty in this hour of need.

However, the Prince of Wales is said to have become the monarch's main support amid the crisis as he takes on more responsibilities.

According to US Weekly, Prince Charles, in particular, is making an effort to step up.

He is reportedly giving all strength to the Queen and doing his best to keep his mum out of every type of stress.

The publication's source added that the Queen is the first to admit that he has been her pillar of strength.

Buckingham Palace sources have confirmed that Philip is likely to remain under observation for now.