Prince Philip leaves hospital
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June 10, 2012, Sunday
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PRINCE Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left hospital on the eve of his 91st birthday yesterday, five days after he was taken ill during celebrations to mark the monarch's 60 years on the throne.
Looking relaxed and in good spirits, the Duke of Edinburgh smiled and shook hands with staff outside the central London hospital where he has been treated for a bladder infection since Monday.
His illness overshadowed the later stages of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and meant the Queen had to attend several events on her own.
"His Royal Highness left hospital today. He continues to improve and he will now continue his convalescence at home," a palace spokesman said.
Philip waved at well-wishers outside the King Edward VII Hospital before being driven away.
He nodded when asked if he was feeling better and looking forward to his birthday. He will celebrate with his family today, the palace said.
Philip was taken to hospital after spending hours on a ceremonial barge in driving rain and a cold wind as part of a flotilla of 1,000 vessels on the River Thames to mark the queen's landmark.
Looking relaxed and in good spirits, the Duke of Edinburgh smiled and shook hands with staff outside the central London hospital where he has been treated for a bladder infection since Monday.
His illness overshadowed the later stages of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and meant the Queen had to attend several events on her own.
"His Royal Highness left hospital today. He continues to improve and he will now continue his convalescence at home," a palace spokesman said.
Philip waved at well-wishers outside the King Edward VII Hospital before being driven away.
He nodded when asked if he was feeling better and looking forward to his birthday. He will celebrate with his family today, the palace said.
Philip was taken to hospital after spending hours on a ceremonial barge in driving rain and a cold wind as part of a flotilla of 1,000 vessels on the River Thames to mark the queen's landmark.
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