royal physician
King's personal healer
A royal physician is a doctor who serves a monarch or royal family, responsible for their medical care.
The position historically carried prestige and political influence, as the sovereign's health affected affairs of state.
The royal physician was summoned when the king fell ill.
- bloodBody's oxygen carrier
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
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- court positionschamberlain, lady-in-waiting, lady in waiting, master of ceremonies, courtier
- Chinese Courtmandarin, court official, eunuch, empress, crown prince
- Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria, Prince Albert, Victorian era, Victorian age, Balmoral Castle
- Thai HistoryThailand, Siam, Bangkok, succession laws, coronation ceremony
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Physician in sparse populations
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Fake healer or fowl noise
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