The Duke of Edinburgh has been taken to hospital after suffering chest pains, Buckingham Palace has said.

Prince Philip was treated for a blocked coronary artery and a successful "invasive procedure of coronary stenting" was performed.

The duke, aged 90, had been taken from Sandringham to the cardiothoracic unit at Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire.

The Royal Family had been gathering at Sandringham, a traditional royal retreat in Norfolk, for Christmas.

The palace said that following tests the duke was was found to have a blocked coronary artery which had caused his chest pains.

This was treated successfully by the minimally invasive procedure of coronary stenting.

Prince Philip will remain in hospital under observation for a short period, it added.

The Duke of Edinburgh has received treatment for a blocked coronary artery, Buckingham Palace has said.

A "minimally invasive procedure of coronary stenting" was successfully performed after he was taken to hospital suffering chest pains.

The duke, aged 90, is said to have had a "good night" at Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire.

The Royal Family had been gathering at Sandringham, a traditional royal retreat in Norfolk, for Christmas.

Members of the family are expected visit him later in hospital.

Prince Philip will remain in hospital under observation for a short period, it added.

I'll wager he wasn't waiting six hours in the Accident & Emergency like us mere minions would have to... ::)

I'll wager he wasn't waiting six hours in the Accident & Emergency like us mere minions would have to... ::)
One wonders on his reaction and what he said the doctors and nurses on arrival? http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/santa/rolleyes.gif

One wonders on his reaction and what he said the doctors and nurses on arrival? http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/santa/rolleyes.gif


God help them if they were of foreign origin!

Luckily he was in a country with a national system that didn't require him to provide proof of insurance before getting care, and his home won't be in jeopardy trying to pay the out of network costs.

Prince Philip not expected to attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace says

Prince Philip not expected to attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace says


That is sad, I feel for Elizabeth, this must be awful for her.  :\'(

That is sad, I feel for Elizabeth, this must be awful for her.  :\'(
The couple Philip and Elizabeth are very close and does listen to every word he says, so she must be feeling awful at this time.

Luckily he was in a country with a national system that didn't require him to provide proof of insurance before getting care, and his home won't be in jeopardy trying to pay the out of network costs.


Not to worry.  He and Her Majesty are worth an estimated $200-$450 million, so I doubt that they'd be asking him for his Access card.

Balmoral Castle and Sandringham Place will not be foreclosed upon.  ;D

Not to worry.  He and Her Majesty are worth an estimated $200-$450 million, so I doubt that they'd be asking him for his Access card.

Balmoral Castle and Sandringham Place will not be foreclosed upon.   ;D


Clarence House?

Clarence House?


Nah, Clarence House is owned by the Crown Estate, which is held on behalf of the British people (and is not considered property of the royals).

Presently Clarence House is the abode of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornhole Cornwall.

Nah, Clarence House is owned by the Crown Estate, which is held on behalf of the British people (and is not considered property of the royals).

Presently Clarence House is the abode of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornhole Cornwall.


The dogs?

The Duke of Edinburgh has spent a third night in hospital and may miss the Royal Family's traditional Boxing Day shoot.

The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital in Cambridgeshire after four nights.

Buckingham Palace said he will now return to the Royal Family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

The Duke of Edinburgh has left hospital in Cambridgeshire after four nights.

Buckingham Palace said he will now return to the Royal Family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.


He is now recovering from what I read.

He is now recovering from what I read.
...and now taking it easy with the family.

They seem to tend toward longevity

Nice to see the old boy pulled through all right!
:)

...and now taking it easy with the family.


just hope he doesn't have another heart attack.

just hope he doesn't have another heart attack.
The Duke suffered chest pains and was taken to the cardio-thoracic unit at Papworth Hospital, Cambridgeshire, where he underwent successful coronary angioplasty and stenting. It was not a heart attack.

Duke of Edinburgh walks to New Year's Day service, making first public appearance since heart treatment

Duke of Edinburgh walks to New Year's Day service, making first public appearance since heart treatment
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