Daily Archives: December 23, 2011
Prince Philip Rushed to Hospital
It announced not too long ago that Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was rushed to the hospital due to chest pains.
The 90 year old Prince was taken to Papworth Hospital in Cambridge for "precautionary tests." The hospital is Great Britain's main heart and lung transplant center, as well as its largest specialist cardiothoracic facility.
Philip was with the Queen and her family at the Sandringham estate in rural Norfolk for the Christmas celebrations.
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Emperor Akihito Reflects on 2011 for 78th Birthday
The Emperor of Japan marked his 78th birthday Friday by appearing on the palace balcony to wave and speak to a large crowd of well-wishers. Emperor Akihito also released a statement which mainly looked back on the year, with many ups and downs not only for him, but for the Japanese people.
"Looking back on this year, I must say this has been a truly distressing year, dominated by disasters," His Majesty said.
"However it has been encouraging to note that the people in the afflicted areas Read more [...]
