Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Photo: Steve Parsons/Press Association via Getty
Queen Elizabethsent a special thanks to the hospital that recently cared for her husband,Prince Philip.
Prince Philiprecentlyreunited with the Queenat Windsor Castle after four weeks of hospitalization. He was admitted to London’s King Edward VII hospital on Feb. 16 then transferred to St. Bartholomew’s hospital for more tests and treatment for what was said to be a pre-exisiting heart condition, which he underwent a “successful” surgery for.
Hereturned to King Edward VII hospitalbefore being discharged on March 16.
Prince Philip leaves the hospital.DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images
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It was observed with a one-minute silence as people remembered the more than 125,000 British deaths due to COVID-19 and paid tribute to the frontline workers who have been battling the pandemic. Kate, 39, and William, 38, took part in the private moment of reflection at the end of their visit.
Kate Middleton and Prince William at Westminster Abbey, 2021.Aaron Chown/AP/Shutterstock
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Prince Charles, patron of Marie Curie, also released a video marking the poignant occasion.
Charles, 72, urged all British people to stop and remember those who have died during the pandemic.
source: people.com
