Queen's husband Prince Philip hospitalised as 'precautionary measure'Prince Philip, 96, recently announced he would be stepping down from royal commitments. Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, has been admitted to hospital with an infection and has missed the formal opening of parliament. Charles was standing in for Prince Philip, who is in hospital. READ MORE:* Queen opens UK Parliament* Best and worst of Philips gaffes* 12 things you didn't know about Philip* Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to retire* God save the Prince Philip meme* What will happen in NZ when the Queen dies? * Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 69th anniversary"Prince Philip is in good spirits and is disappointed to be missing the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot," the spokesman said.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2017 09:55 UTC