Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallsays the royal family is keeping “fingers crossed” forPrince Philipfollowing his15th night in the hospital.
“We keep our fingers crossed,” she continued.
Buckingham Palace said on Monday that Philp was “responding to treatment” at the high-tech teaching hospital, which houses one of Europe’s largest specialist heart care units.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty
“Doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition,” added the Buckingham Palace statement.
“The Duke remains comfortable and is responding to treatment but is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.”
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Prince Charles' wife Camilla is the second member of the royal family to publicly state that they’re crossing their fingers for the Duke of Edinburgh.
On Feb. 23, Philip’s youngest son, Prince Edward, 56,used the same phrasewhile tellingSky Newsthat his father was doing “a lot better.”
“As far as I’m aware, well I did speak to him the other day, so he’s a lot better thank you very much indeed, and he’s looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing,” Edward said.
“So, we keep our fingers crossed.”
The previous day,Prince Williamalsopublicly addressedthe health of his grandfather when he swapped a few words with longstanding royals photographer Arthur Edwards, who asked how Philip was faring.
“He’s okay,” said William, 38. “They’re keeping an eye on him.”
Prince Charles visiting his father Prince Philip on Saturday.Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock
To date,Prince Charlesis the only member of the royal family to havevisited Philip in hospital.
Charles, 72, was photographed arriving at the King Edward VII Hospital on Feb. 20, wearing a gray suit and face mask to stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The heir to the throne was seen entering the rear entrance of the facility alongside security personnel.
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Steve Parsons/Press Association via Getty
Last week the British monarch held a video meeting with the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Hon. Hieu Van Le, and the Hon. Steven Marshall MP, Premier of South Australia, to hear how the region has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The Queen also learned how South Australia has recovered from the drought and bushfires in early 2020.
Upon seeing the statue, the Queen, 94, said: “It must be quite alarming to suddenly see it out of the window — you’d think, gracious, has she arrived unexpectedly!”
source: people.com
