Prince Philip was taken to hospital after suffering chest pains. Picture: AFP Source: AFP
- Prince Philip hospitalised with chest pains
- Duke had keyhole heart surgery to open blockage
- Prince Philip will remain in hospital under observation
THE Queen has visited her husband, Prince Philip, in a Cambridge hospital following his treatment for a blocked coronary artery.
The monarch arrived at the Papworth Cadiothoracic Hospital by helicopter from Sandringham Estate, Norfolk. The helicopter touched down at the hospital just before 11am local time.
The Queen was seen departing the hospital in the same helicopter approximately 50 minutes later, alongside other royals including her third son, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Prince Charles arrived by car shortly after the Queen left, Sky News reported.
The visit comes as a Buckigham Palace spokeswoman confirmed the Prince was recovering well.
"The Duke of Edinburgh had a good night. There will be some members of the family visiting him this morning in hospital," a palace spokeswoman said.
The 90-year-old had successful surgery on Friday for a blocked coronary artery at Papworth hospital in Cambridge, eastern England.
He was rushed there by helicopter from the queen's country estate at Sandringham, where the royal family celebrates Christmas, after he suffered chest pains.
In a separate statement, the palace said he underwent an ''invasive procedure of coronary stenting''.
The procedure involves inserting a tube-like device called a stent into the blocked artery to open it up and help restore a healthy blood flow.
The palace said Philip ''will remain in hospital under observation for a short period.''
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu joined other state leaders in wishing the Prince the best in health.
''All Victorians wish Prince Philip well in his recovery,'' he said.
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan said he wished the Duke of Edinburgh a speedy recovery, on behalf of all Australians.
''We wish him well and hope he's able to return home from hospital soon,'' he said.
The medical emergency came as royals were gathering at the 60-acre (24-hectare) estate in Norfolk, where Prince William's wife Catherine is spending her first Christmas as a member of the royal family.
The queen and her husband traditionally spend Christmas Day morning at St Mary Magdalene Church on the royal estate and greet well-wishers on their way to and from the service.
Greek-born Prince Philip - who has been married to Queen Elizabeth for 64 years and is Britain's longest-serving consort - is well-known for his tireless spirit as well as his outspoken views.
He joined his wife on an 11-day tour of Australia in October but has recently suffered occasional bouts of poor health and pulled out of a trip to Italy in October nursing a cold.
In 2012 the queen is due to mark her diamond jubilee celebrating 60 years on the British throne, but while other royals are scheduled to tour the globe next year, she and Philip are set to stay in Britain.
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