Queen Elizabeth's husband in hospital with bladder infection Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on June 3, 2012, in London (CBS/AP) Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, was taken to the hospital Monday with a bladder infection. According to a release issued by the press secretary to the queen, "The Duke of Edinburgh was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London this afternoon, from Windsor Castle, as a precautionary measure after developing a bladder infection, which is being accessed and treated." Pictures: Festive scene on Thames for queen's Jubilee Pictures: Prince Philip Pictures: Queen off to the races for Diamond Jubilee Complete coverage: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Prince Philip will remain in the hospital under observation for a few days. The hospital visit comes in the middle of the queen's Diamond Jubilee, a four-day celebration commemorating her 60-year-reign. The queen will still attend tonight's gala at Buckingham Palace featuring music by Paul McCartney, Elton John and others. The press office says the 90-year-old prince is "disappointed to miss this evening's events." In December, the prince was hospitalized after receiving treatment for a blocked coronary artery. On Sunday, Prince Philip joined the queen and senior royals on the River Thames in cold and blustery weather for a pageant in honor of Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne.