Prince Philip’s Return Brings Comfort to Queen Elizabeth After Turbulent Weeks

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has returned home to Windsor Castle after being discharged from the hospital.

His return comes after a month-long stay to treat infections and undergo heart surgery for a pre-existing condition.

The Queen, who has faced a tumultuous period without her husband by her side, was greatly comforted by his return.

According to a senior palace source, the 99-year-old Duke is in good spirits following his departure from the hospital.

His return on Tuesday morning was a significant relief for the Queen, who has recently experienced one of the most challenging periods in modern royal history.

News of Prince Philip's discharge became apparent when increased police presence and activity were observed around the King Edward VII Hospital early on Tuesday.

He was later seen in the back of a BMW car as he embarked on his 30-mile journey to Windsor.

In a brief statement, a palace spokesman confirmed the Duke's return, expressing gratitude to the medical staff at both King Edward VII Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital, as well as to those who sent their well wishes.

Prince Philip was initially admitted to King Edward VII Hospital on February 16 and was later transferred to St Bartholomew's Hospital for further tests and treatment related to a pre-existing heart condition.

He eventually underwent a successful operation.

During his hospital stay, Prince Charles, his eldest son, was the only family member able to visit him due to pandemic restrictions.

Meanwhile, the Queen continued her work, engaging in regular video calls with various charities and organizations.

However, just three days after Prince Philip's admission to the hospital, his grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced that they would not be returning as working royals.

This added to the Queen's challenges and concerns over her husband's health setback.

The Queen has also had to deal with allegations that Meghan bullied her staff while at Kensington Palace.

In response, the Queen ordered an immediate investigation, which will be conducted by an external law firm.

In addition to these difficulties, the Queen faced the aftermath of Harry and Meghan's revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The fallout from the interview continues to reverberate within the palace, and insiders reveal that the Queen felt lonely during some of the days as she dealt with ongoing allegations without her “strength and stay,” as she affectionately refers to Prince Philip.

Prince Philip's return to Windsor Castle will provide much-needed support for the 94-year-old monarch, who has endured a challenging few weeks.

Her focus now is on ensuring that he has everything he needs to recover.

The family is also looking ahead to Prince Philip's upcoming 100th birthday on June 10th, as well as the Queen's 95th birthday next month and the official celebration of the monarchy's birthday on June 12th with the Trooping of the Colour military ceremony.