The Independent (opens in new tab) reported that Prince Philip was hospitalized last Tuesday due to "poor health" and is currently spending six nights in the hospital. Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the specific reason for the 99-year-old royal's hospitalization last June, but it is known that it is unrelated to COVID-19.

After the Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to London's King Edward VII Hospital (opens in new tab) on Tuesday evening, Buckingham Palace issued a statement. 'The Duke's admission to hospital is a precautionary measure on the advice of His Royal Highness' doctor. The Duke will remain in hospital for a few days for observation and rest."

The palace issued a second statement over the weekend as Philippe remained in the hospital. After consultation with his attending physician, it is likely that the Duke of Edinburgh will be admitted for observation and rest over the weekend and into next week," a spokesperson said, the Independent reported (opens in new tab). As we have said before, the doctors are acting with great caution. The duke remains in good health."

On Saturday, Prince Charles traveled 200 miles round trip from his home in Highgrove, Gloucestershire, to visit his father in the hospital (opens in new tab). Prince Charles, who was photographed arriving at the hospital, spent half an hour with his father. According to The Independent, Prince Charles made this trip because Philip is in the hospital "for an extended period of time."

Prince William, Philip's grandson, provided an update on the royal family's condition on Monday while visiting the COVID-19 immunization center in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Hello!" reports that William was asked by royal photographer Arthur Edwards about his grandfather's health, to which he replied, "Yes, he's fine.