Duke of Edinburgh, 99, spending second night in hospital as 'precautionary measure'

Video report by ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship

The Duke of Edinburgh is spending a second night in hospital after he was admitted as a "precautionary measure" on Tuesday after feeling unwell.

Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip, 99, will spend a "few days" at the King Edward VII Hospital in central London after being advised to check himself in by his doctor.

He travelled to the central London hospital by car and walked in unaided, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship said.

Prince Philip - who received his coronavirus vaccination in early January - was not admitted for a Covid-related illness. His admission is not being treated as an emergency.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Duke’s admission is a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor, after feeling unwell.

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“The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest."

Downing Street said Boris Johnson sends his best wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh.

A No 10 spokesman said: “The PM sends his best wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh as he undergoes a few days of rest in hospital.”

In December 2019, the Duke was admitted to hospital following treatment for a pre-existing condition.

He was allowed to return home on Christmas Eve, where he spent the festive period with the Queen at the Sandringham estate near Norfolk.