Prince Philip, husband of the Queen has been admitted to a London hospital "as a precautionary measure", Buckingham Palace says. The palace said in a statement overnight Saturday (NZT) that 98-year-old Philip was admitted to the King Edward VII hospital for observation and treatment of a pre-existing condition. READ MORE:* The special Christmas tradition the Queen and Prince Philip share each year* Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip recovering after hip surgery* Prince Philip 'read Prince Andrew riot act'The 93-year-old Queen travelled to Sandringham from London on Friday morning after attending the State Opening of Parliament in London on Thursday. The palace said Philip didn't travel by ambulance and it wasn't an emergency admission. MATT DUNHAM/AP Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to a London hospital.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2019 15:08 UTC