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Prince Philip taken to hospital as 'precautionary measure'

In this file photo, Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attends the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Buckingham Palace said today the queen's husband has been taken to a Scottish hospital as Associated Press photo

In this file photo, Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attends the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Buckingham Palace said today the queen's husband has been taken to a Scottish hospital as "a precautionary measure."

Published on August 15, 2012
Published on August 15, 2012
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The Associated Press , Scottish hospital , Aberdeen Royal Infirmary , Isle of Wight

The Associated Press — London

The Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, has been taken to a Scottish hospital as “a precautionary measure,” according to Buckingham palace.

The palace says the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. It did not give details of his condition.

Philip was hospitalized for five days in June with a bladder infection.

He later resumed royal duties, attending the opening ceremony of the Olympics on July 27 and carrying out engagements on the Isle of Wight on Monday.

Philip is a former naval officer who married the Queen in 1947. His health remained robust through his 80s, but he has appeared frailer in recent years.

When he turned 90, he said he was “winding down,” and he has cut back on official duties. But he still carries out some engagements, both with Queen Elizabeth II and on his own.

The prince spent four nights in the hospital over Christmas after suffering chest pains and underwent a successful coronary stent procedure.

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