Friday, April 4, 2008

Duke of Edinburgh is in hospital

The BBC reports that the Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital for treatment for a chest infection. Buckingham Palace has said he was taken to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London for "assessment and treatment for a chest infection". A palace spokeswoman said, "His Royal Highness's programme of engagements for the weekend has been cancelled".

Earlier this week Buckingham Palace had said he had a "heavy cold" and had asked for some engagements to be cancelled.

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