"exploratory" surgery and is likely to stay there for two
weeks, Buckingham Palace said.
"His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has been
admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation
following abdominal investigations. He is expected to stay in
hospital for up to two weeks," a statement said.
The 91-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was
hospitalised twice last year for a bladder infection that forced
him to miss the last of the queen's huge diamond jubilee
celebrations.
He also suffered a blocked coronary artery the previous
Christmas that required a surgical procedure to insert a
stent.
Philip had earlier on Thursday attended a garden party at the
palace, where he chatted animatedly with the guests.
Prime Minister David Cameron's office sent a message to the
prince on Twitter, saying: "The prime minister wishes the
Duke of Edinburgh a swift recovery."
Philip pulled out of a gala charity reception with the queen on
Monday night after falling ill, but attended a service marking
the 60th anniversary of her coronation on Tuesday.
He is the longest-serving royal consort in British history and
has been the queen's constant companion throughout her
reign.
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