Prince Philip in hospital, to miss Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee concert

Prince Philip, Consort of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, will not participate in the Diamond Jubilee concert this evening after being taken to hospital with a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday evening.

Prince Philip, 90, was due to be present with Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family at the concert this evening.

The announcement came as over 10,000 people assembled outside the Buckingham Palace for the concert.

Top artistes such as Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John are due to perform, which will be carried to millions live through television.

Prince Philip was an active and keen participant in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant yesterday.

He was treated for a blocked coronary artery in December.