Prince Phillip the husband to the queen of England... has been hospitalised after an infection...

Queen Elizabeth‘s husband Prince Phillip 96, has an infection and has been taken to the hospital.

Buckingham Palace spokesperson says he is in “good spirits,”.

 In a statement released to PEOPLE, a spokesman says, “The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London last night, as a precautionary measure, for treatment of an infection arising from a pre-existing condition.

Last month, Buckingham Palace announced that Philip would retire from royal duties this fall after 70 years in public service.