Prince Philip is going to celebrate his 99th birthday on June 10 with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle. A doctor from Buckingham Palace shared some of the secrets to the Duke of Edinburgh longevity and staying relatively healthy after all these years.
Dr. Anna Hemming said that since retiring from public service in 2017, Prince Philip has been enjoying a "relaxed daily life" away from the busy on-goings at Buckingham Palace. But more than that, Prince Philip managed to be healthy because he started early by keeping his body and mind active in sports and the activities he pursued.
Prince Philip apparently benefits from getting these body and mind stimulation regularly, thus his quality of life is good. The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth are also provided a healthy and balanced diet every day.
The Queen's husband is also known to indulge in protein-rich foods like bacon, sausage and eggs. Prince Philip is quite the foodie and has prepared food for the family in the kitchen at times, especially when they are staying in Balmoral for the summer.
It's been widely reported that Prince Philip stayed at a London hospital for four days just before Christmas last year. Palace doctors confirmed that the Duke of Edinburgh went in for a check-up and observation of a pre-existing condition.
According to The Telegraph, Prince Philip has had abdominal surgery, a hip surgery, a bladder infection and a blocked coronary artery in the past. He was also in a car crash in January 2018.
Meanwhile, the royal family are not going to have a grand party for Prince Philip's 99th birthday. The government's lockdown restrictions may have eased in the U.K. but those in the high-risk above 70 years old group, with underlying conditions, are still not allowed to resume activities nor get out of isolation.
Thus, Prince Philip's milestone birthday is going to be a low-key affair, according to reports. Prince Philip is not known to make a fuss about his birthday anyway and will welcome the lack of festivities amid this pandemic.
Prince Philip has been isolating with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle since the middle of March. The royal couple are not expected to leave Windsor in the next few months, in accordance with the government guidelines. This will be their longest stay at the Berkshire estate in decades. Usually, in mid-June or early July, the royal family spend summer in Balmoral, Scotland but this won't likely be the case this year due to the coronavirus.
