After one month of receiving treatment in hospital, Prince Philip has finally been discharged. The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 100 in June, was admitted to King Edward VII’s hospital in central London on February 16 after reportedly feeling unwell.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the duke was discharged "following treatment for an infection and a successful procedure for a pre-existing condition".

"His Royal Highness wishes to thank all the medical staff who looked after him... and everyone who has sent their good wishes.”

Although the exact reason for his admission to the hospital wasn’t disclosed, the Palace said it was not related to Covid-19. Later, it was announced that he underwent a heart operation for a pre-existing condition on March 3.

His 28-night stay for treatment makes it his longest-ever in hospital.

The duke will return to Windsor Castle, where he and Queen Elizabeth, 94, have spent most of the lockdown period in England. He was spotted waving to waiting reporters outside the royal residence as he arrived.

A royal source told Reuters that the prince was in “good spirits”. According to the BBC, Prince Charles told reporters during his visit to a pop-up vaccination centre in London that it was "very good news" and he was "thrilled" that his father had been discharged.