PRINCE Philip left hospital on March 16 after spending a month receiving treatment and surgery for his heart.

The 99-year-old royal was admitted to hospital four weeks ago after falling ill at Windsor Castle.

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How is Prince Philip doing?

On the morning of March 16, Prince Philip left King Edward VII's Hospital.

Staff were seen setting up a white, folding screen next a black BMW at the rear entrance of the private hospital.

The Prince was taken outside in a wheelchair before getting into the BMW and then driven away.

He had originally spent two weeks at King Edward VII's Hospital before being transferred toSt Bartholomew's Hospital for a heart operation on March 3.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "Following The Duke of Edinburgh's successful procedure at St Bartholomew's Hospital on Wednesday, His Royal Highness has been transferred to King Edward VII's Hospital this morning.

"The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for continuing treatment for a number of days."

The Duke of Edinburgh had testing on a pre-existing heart condition at St Barts – a leading specialist cardiac centre in the UK.

And following his surgery, Buckingham Palace released a statement revealing he will stay in hospital for the remainder of the week.

The announcement said on Thursday, March 4: "The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Timeline of Philip’s stay in hospital

Tuesday February 16 2021 – The duke is admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital on a precautionary basis after feeling unwell.

He travels from Windsor Castle by car.

Philip is said to be in "good spirits" and walks into the private hospital unaided.

He is expected to stay for a few days.

Friday February 19 – Sources say Philip is now expected to remain in hospital for "observation and rest" over the weekend and into the next week.

Saturday February 20 – The Prince of Wales makes a 200 mile-round trip to see his father, spending around half an hour at the hospital.

Tuesday February 23 – Seven days after the duke was admitted, the Palace says he is being treated for an infection and is "comfortable and responding to treatment", but is not expected to leave hospital for several more days.

The Earl of Wessex says the duke is a "lot better" and looking forward to getting out.

Monday March 1 – Philip is transferred in an ambulance to St Bartholomew's Hospital for treatment for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace says.

The duke is shielded from public view by large umbrellas as he leaves King Edward VII's Hospital.

Thursday March 4 – Buckingham Palace confirms Philip has undergone a 'successful' heart operation and will remain in hospital for a 'number of days'

Friday March 5 – After his successful heart operation, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Philip was transferred back to King Edward VII hospital to recover this morning

Wednesday March 16 – Prince Philip leaves King Edward VII's Hospital.

"His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days."

Prince Philip was pictured leaving the King Edward VII clinic in an ambulance on Monday, March 1, where he had been since being admitted on February 16.

At the time, Buckingham Palace revealed he was battling an infection and a pre-existing heart condition.

The surgery on March 4 is not the first time he has gone under the knife on his heart, after having a stent operation in 2011.

And latest procedure will see him remain in the care of St Barts' medics, having already spent 16 days in hospital – his longest ever stay.

The Duke of Edinburgh will turn 100 on June 10, 2021.

Why was Prince Philip in hospital?

Upon being admitted in February, Buckingham Palace were quick to reveal that Prince Philip was not suffering from a coronavirus-related illness.

The Duke and the Queen both received their Covid vaccines back in January.

It was also announced that his admission was not an emergency, after the Duke's doctor advised him to go in for checks after feeling unwell at Windsor Castle.

What has Prince Philip previously been in hospital for?

This is not the first time the royal has spent time in hospital, having been admitted for a "precautionary measure" in December 2019.

Prince Philip also underwent a hip replacement operation back in April 2018 – five years after having exploratory surgery on his abdomen.

But the Duke of Edinburgh has been plagued by bladder infections and a blocked coronary artery among other ailments.

He was also taken to hospital following a car crash in January 2019 – but this was only a precaution after walking away unscathed.

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