Prince Philip leaves hospital after treatment

Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has left a London hospital after receiving treatment for an infection.

Philip, who is 96, was admitted on Wednesday as a precautionary measure.

His brief admission to the hospital meant he missed out on two major events in the Queen's calendar — the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday and the Royal Ascot horse races. 

In May, Philip announced he was stepping down from public life and wouldn't take on new charity roles after more than six decades of service. 

The royal has been hospitalized several times in recent years, including for treatment of a blocked coronary artery in 2011 and a bladder infection in 2012, but he has been in generally good health.

The Queen, 91, maintains her regular schedule of public appearances.