NEWSRoyal Christmas Plans Go On Despite Prince Phillip's Medical Issues

Dec. 24 2011, Published 8:08 a.m. ET
Not even a family medical issue could stop Prince William and wife Kate Middleton from partaking in their slated holiday plans as new reports reveal that after his grandfather suffered from a heart problem this weekend, the royal family will go on with their Christmas traditions.
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“Sunday’s church service is going ahead as planned and we don’t anticipate changes to the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations,” Alisa Anderson, a rep for Buckingham Palace, explained via Radar Online.
While Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh and William’s granddad, was taken to a hospital in England on Saturday to have a stent placed in his heart, the 90-year-old is reportedly on the mend.
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The rep added that Phillip, “had a good night and is in good spirits but he is eager to leave,” and return home to celebrate with his loved ones.
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Merry Christmas, William and Kate!


