Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has been hospitalized with a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
He will remain hospitalized for observation for a few days, according to a palace statement.
The prince will miss Monday night's concert as part of the queen's Diamond Jubilee as well as events related to the celebration on Tuesday, the palace said.
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Too much Jubileeing?
They couldn't just say "a minor illness" ? Does the world need to know the man has a bladder infection?
Right!!! CNN is always the leader with the news we DON'T want to hear about!
Does the word "bladder" make you that uncomfortable?
Grow up.
Oh, NO! Too much like right. Gotta tell ALL of the man's business.
Not sure why we want to know about a minor illness of the husband of a figurehead anyway. Bladder infections in older men are fairly common largely because of enlarged prostates resulting in urinary retention. Ok to let this be publically discussed as it might make men think about it and get treatment sooner. I think it always helps when the illness of a celebrity is made public.
Bladder infections are not minor when you're 90+ years old!
Guess that flotilla ride in the rain gave him a chill. When I have a bladder infection my doctor sends me home with an antibiotic, not to the hospital.
You're not a 90 year old Royal
Are you part of the Royal Family? No, your not. If you died would anyone care? Probably not.
My 86 year old grandfather was hospitalized for the same thing. That's what they do when you are old and other complecations are more common.
Wishing the man a speedy recovery.
Right, we need not know the details.
@bloggette - are you 91 years old? He is.
The man said he may like to be reincarnated as a deadly virus to help depopulate the planet. Let's hope he lives.
Being out in that weather wasn't the smartest thing. But kudos to the old folks for standing with respect the whole time.
Wishing Prince Philip a speedy recovery. Sorry he will miss some of the celebration.
Gloria – what a lovely comment. Thank you.
Thanks, Gloria, for saying what needed to be said! It's discouraging that I had to scroll so far down to get to such content, but this is a CNN comment section after all, so I'm actually not surprised by all the tackiness from other commenters wallowing in their anonymity. And yes, people, it is common to hospitalize an elderly patient with a bladder infection, since it's more likely to turn serious and be a risk for complications. And, no, the word "bladder" doesn't make most of us uncomfortable. If there's anyone who is likely to not be embarrassed to have his bladder referred to, it's Prince Philip. Annoyed, maybe, embarrassed, no.
In a related storattesting the Jubilee festivities the Queen was overheard - repeatedly - saying, "Can't you hold it just a little longer, dear, for me?"
God Bless the Prince and I wish him a speedy recovery. Take care, we love you.
Rosemary – as an English person I thank you sincerely for your kind words. Bless you.
Filthy, disrespectful comments from a pervert with a one-track mind have a place. But it's not here. Go back to your trailer and keep your mindless inanity to yourself.
Speedy recovery! That was sorrowful weather to be standing in all day for 90-year-young man! My mother's friend is 91 and yes, doctors take EXTRA care for what may seem the simplest things!
How disappointing that he won't be attending the 60th jubilee. I hope he is better soon.
Too much post-Jubilee action – probably a urinary tract infection.
And this makes the news? Why?
Because of his nobility and because he is loved by so many around the world. By the way, when the President or Vice President of the United States is hospitalized, do they make the news? Be reasonable. Why be so mean. It takes a lot less effort to be NICE than to be MEAN.