It's Over Philip, You Can Come Out Now

by Tom Sykes Jun 9, 2012 9:32 AM EDT

Prince Philip leaves hospital in time for birthday

Prince Philip emerged from the King Edward VII Hospital in central London this morning with a smile and wave for the waiting media, after spending five nights there being treated with antibiotics for a bladder infection.

As he left, the Prince waved to well-wishers, shook hands with staff at the hospital and thanked them for their care.

When asked if he was feeling better, he said: “I wouldn’t be coming out otherwise.”

He is now expected to celebrate his 91st birthday privately on Sunday with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle.

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Tom Sykes is a writer and journalist, and he edits The Royalist blog for the Daily Beast. Tom has worked for many publications, including a stint as a nightlife reporter and gossip columnist for the New York Post. He has written several books, most recently helping John Taylor of Duran Duran write and edit his autobiography, published by Dutton. Tom lives in London and Ireland.

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Tom Sykes

THE ROYALIST, updated several times daily, reports on all aspects of the British Royal Family. With breaking news and the latest gossip, great pictures and informed commentary, the Royalist is essential eyeballing for fans of the world’s most famous family.