While Prince Philip has left the hospital, his road to recovery continues as he spends precious moments with family at their countryside estate. Let’s dive into what’s been happening behind the scenes for this beloved royal figure and how his health is progressing.
Prince Philip's Continued Battle for Better Health
Even though Prince Philip has been discharged from the hospital, his fight for better health is ongoing. According to an exclusive royal insider who spoke with Closer Weekly, Philip has been dealing with health challenges for quite some time. The situation became more serious towards the end of last year. “He’s out of the hospital for now and is making the most of his time with Queen Elizabeth at Sandringham over the next few weeks,” the source revealed.
Philip Prefers Country Life Over City Hustle
Prince Philip, much like many of us, finds solace away from the bustling city life. “He prefers being in the countryside rather than London and, although he’s been put on bed rest, he feels most at home at Sandringham,” the source elaborated. It was on December 20 that the Duke of Edinburgh, now 98 years old, was admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London. The admission was for observation and treatment related to a pre-existing condition, as stated in an official announcement. However, after just four days, Philip was discharged to spend Christmas with his loved ones.
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Official Statement on Philip's Discharge
Soon after his release, Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming that Philip was “discharged by his doctor.” The statement went on to express Philip's gratitude: “His Royal Highness would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes.” Naturally, everyone is concerned about Philip, particularly his wife of many years, Queen Elizabeth, who is 93.
“The Queen is extremely worried,” another insider exclusively told Closer Weekly. “She can’t imagine life without her husband by her side.” Recognizing his limitations, Philip has been taking steps to slow down and focus on his health. In fact, he has significantly reduced his public appearances since retiring from official duties in August 2017.
Philip's Decision to Step Back from Public Life
Back in 2017, a message was released stating, “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has decided that he will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year.” This decision was fully supported by Queen Elizabeth, according to the announcement. Philip planned to attend previously scheduled engagements up until August, both individually and alongside the Queen. After that point, he would no longer accept new invitations, though he might still choose to attend certain public events occasionally.
