Prince Philip was today taken 125 miles from Sandringham to the royal family's favoured London hospital after heeding advice from his doctor - raising fears ill health could prevent him spending Christmas with the Queen this year. He was last at the King Edward VII Hospital in 2018 for a hip replacement, spending 11 days there. King Edward VII became the hospital's first patron in 1901 and it continues to be recognised by the royal family today. In recent years, it has been used by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cambridge. The Duke has also made several trips to the King Edward VII's private hospital, in Marylebone, in recent years.

Source: Daily Mail December 20, 2019 13:59 UTC