Prince William Gives Reassuring Update on Prince Philip’s Health

Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has spent six nights in the hospital, and there have been no new updates from Buckingham Palace regarding his health.

However, his grandson, Prince William, has given a reassuring update during a visit to Norfolk, England, today.

The Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to staff involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and told photographers that doctors are keeping an eye on his grandfather's health.

When asked about Prince Philip's condition, he gave a reassuring wink and said, “He's OK.

They're keeping an eye on him.”

Prince Philip was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on February 16 after feeling unwell.

The palace stated that this was not an emergency admission, and Philip walked into the hospital unaided.

The illness is not related to Covid-19.

William spoke with long-standing royals photographer Arthur Edwards at a vaccine center in Norfolk, not far from his country home, Anmer Hall, where he and wife Catherine and their children have been living during the latest UK lockdown.

This was William's first official duty away from home this year.

Following consultation with his doctor, the Duke of Edinburgh is likely to remain in the hospital for observation and rest over the weekend and into next week, according to a royal source who spoke to People magazine on Friday.

The source added that the doctor is acting with an abundance of caution, and the Duke remains in good spirits.

Prince Charles, Philip's eldest son, visited him on Saturday.

He was photographed arriving at the hospital via a rear entrance, wearing a grey suit and a face mask.

Last month, William shared his happiness at seeing the Queen and Philip receive their first rounds of Covid-19 vaccinations.

During a video call engagement with UK-based frontline workers, he said, “My grandparents have had the vaccine, and I'm very proud of them for doing that.

It's really important that everyone gets their vaccine.”

During his visit to the Norfolk Vaccine Centre, William met some of those being vaccinated and spoke to National Health Service staff and volunteers about their experiences of being a part of the largest vaccination program in British history.

It is not clear when Prince Philip will be discharged from the hospital, but his doctors are keeping a close eye on him.