Phillip admitted to hospital

Prince Philip has today been admitted to hospital ahead of a planned hip operation that is scheduled to take place tomorrow.

Buckingham Palace said that he was in the King Edward VII Hospital in London before planned surgery on Wednesday. 

It comes after the Duke of Edinburgh missed his third engagement in just 10 days when he pulled out of the Royal's Easter church service on Sunday.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said this afternoon: 'His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London this afternoon, for planned surgery on his hip which will take place tomorrow.

'Further updates will be issued when appropriate.'

After he missed the service on Sunday it was reported that the 96-year-old, who has officially retired from public duties, decided to miss the annual event because he is suffering from a hip problem.

He also missed the Maundy service last Thursday and an appearance at Windsor Castle the week before. 

Daily Mail.