Camilla says Prince Philip is 'slightly improving' as Duke of Edinburgh spends 16th day in hospital
The Duchess of Cornwall has given an update on Prince Philip's health as the Duke of Edinburgh spends his 16th day in hospital — his longest ever stay.
During a visit to a vaccination centre in England on Wednesday, Camilla said her father-in-law is "slightly improving" and that the entire royal family are trying to stay positive.
"We heard today that he's slightly improving," the Duchess said.
The Duchess of Cornwall leaves after visiting the Community Vaccination Centre at St Paul's Church, Croydon, where she thanked NHS staff and church representatives supporting the UK vaccination rollout. Picture date: Wednesday March 3, 2021. Steve Parsons/PA Wire
"So that's very good news. We'll keep our fingers crossed," Camilla added.
The Duchess — dressed in a pastel pink tweed coat dress, knee-high suede boots and black leather gloves — provided the update while visiting St Paul's Church in Croydon, which has been repurposed to help with the vaccine rollout in the area.
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The 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth has now spent over two weeks in hospital, a moved originally called a "precautionary measure" after "feeling unwell".
It was later revealed the duke was being treated for an infection while at King Edward VII Hospital in Central London before he was transferred earlier this week to St Bartholomew's Hospital in London for further treatment.
The Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the Community Vaccination Centre at St Paul's Church, Croydon, where she thanked NHS staff and church representatives supporting the UK vaccination rollout. Picture date: Wednesday March 3, 2021. Steve Parsons/PA Wire
The Duchess of Cornwall talks to Dr Shaikh (right) during a visit to the Community Vaccination Centre at St Paul's Church, Croydon, where she thanked NHS staff and church representatives supporting the UK vaccination rollout. Picture date: Wednesday March 3, 2021. Steve Parsons/PA Wire
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"Doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition," Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday.
"The Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week."
While Prince Philip has had a number of health battles in recent years, this current stint has become his longest hospital stay ever.
The Duchess of Cornwall poses for a photograph with volunteers during a visit to the Community Vaccination Centre at St Paul's Church, Croydon, where she thanked NHS staff and church representatives supporting the UK vaccination rollout. Picture date: Wednesday March 3, 2021. Steve Parsons/PA Wire
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