Duke of Edinburgh in prostate cancer scare

Buckingham Palace today denied reports that the Duke of Edinburgh has received a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "The Duke of Edinburgh has authorised us to confirm that the claim made by the Evening Standard that he has received a 'diagnosis of prostate cancer' is untrue."

The London newspaper reported that Philip, 87, was diagnosed with the condition while being treated in a London hospital for a chest infection in April.

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The duke, who has been married to the Queen since 1947, had spent three days in the King Edward VII's Hospital.

The prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system, is usually the shape and size of a walnut but it increases slowly in size with age.

The risk of getting prostate cancer rises as men become older and most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are over 50.