Prince Philip’s cause of death has been confirmed.
The 99-year-old royal died of “old age,” according toThe Telegraph, which reportedly obtained his death certificate.
Typically, the term “old age” is acceptable as a cause of death if the patient is over 80 years old and if the physician has personally cared for them over a long period,The Telegraphreported.
Sir Huw Thomas has been caring for the Duke of Edinburgh andQueen Elizabethsince 2014.
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He abruptly canceled his appearance at the traditional Maundy church service that he was scheduled to attend with the monarch in March 2018. Philip also skipped Easter Sunday services that year ahead of the announcement that he underwent hip replacement surgery.
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The royal had acar accidentin January 2019 that resulted in him voluntarilygiving up his license. That December, he was hospitalized in relation to a “pre-existing condition,” the palace said at the time.
He was again admitted to King Edward VII hospital on Feb. 16 to undergo a few days of observation and rest after “feeling unwell” and being “treated for an infection,” according to Buckingham Palace. This resulted in the prince’s longest ever hospital stay: 28 days.
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In March, he was transferred to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital — a high-tech specialized hospital —for an operationon what was called a “pre-existing heart condition.” He was then moved back to King Edward VII hospital. He returned to Windsor Castle on March 16, where he had been staying with the Queen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philipdied “peacefully” on April 9 at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced last month.
Afuneralwas held for Philip on April 17.
source: people.com
