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Prince Philip Hospitalized

Queen's husband is being 'assessed and treated' for chest infection

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2008 10:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prince Philip has been hospitalized with a chest infection, Buckingham Palace announced today. Queen Elizabeth’s husband, 86, walked into the hospital unaided and was able to sit up in bed and write, the Times of London reports. Using his formal title, a palace spokeswoman... Read full story »

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