Prince Philip undergoes ‘successful procedure’ for heart condition

The Duke was moved to St Bartholomew's Hospital days ago

Prince Philip has undergone a "successful procedure" on a pre-existing heart condition for which he is currently being treated in hospital, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew's Hospital. "His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days." The Duke of Edinburgh has been been in King Edward VII's Hospital in London since February 16, a move described by Buckingham Palace as a precautionary measure with the 99-year-old feeling unwell.