The Queen has personally knighted her top royal physician in an adornment at Windsor Castle.
The 95-year-old monarch honored Professor Sir Hugh Thomas, head of the Queen’s Medical Household and Physicians, in a private ceremony on Tuesday.
Princess Anne made the embellishments for others, but it is possible that the Queen wanted to personally thank Professor Sir Hu, who has looked after her and the Royal Family for the past 15 years.
The physician, who was awarded the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, looked after the late Duke of Edinburgh until his death in April at the age of 99.
It has been a concern for the Queen’s health in recent weeks after she pulled out of several major functions, spent a night in hospital and was ordered to rest by royal doctors.
It was probably Professor Sir Hu who advised the head of state to take things easy after a preliminary test at King Edward VII’s hospital on 20 October.
Sir Hu graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge and London Hospital and trained in Gastroenterology and General Medicine at The Royal Free, St Mary’s and St Mark’s Hospitals in London.
He also holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics of Colorectal Cancer at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.
Professor Sir Hugh Thomas, Head of the Queen’s Medical Household and Physician, is invested with the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Princess Anne made the embellishments for others, but it is possible that the Queen wanted to personally thank Professor Sir Hu, who has looked after her and the Royal Family for the past 15 years. Pictured, Your Excellency 16 October
The Queen has since been performing light duties, but has also sprained her back, causing her to miss the Remembrance Sunday service.
After canceling his Remembrance Sunday appearance, the 95-year-old warned that ‘none of us can slow down the passage of time’ through a speech given by the Earl of Wessex, the first time by the monarch to the Church’s National Assembly. In. England. in his 69-year reign after failing to address
The monarch did not appear in person at Cop26 in Glasgow, but instead sent a video message, and later recalled the celebration of the commemoration at the Royal Albert Hall on 13 November.
However, better news came last Sunday as she attended the double christening of her two great-grandchildren in Windsor along with Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and their families.
There were fears that the Queen would not be able to remember the incident, but it is understood she made the ’11th hour decision’ and consulted with her personal doctor, with a source saying she was ‘eager to be there’ Because she knows how important it is. is’ for his children and great-grandchildren.
It is likely that Prof Sir Hu may have been the doctor he consulted before participating.
Professor Sir Hugh, head of the medical family for seven years, was made a Knight Commander on the New Year’s honors list in early 2021.
The Queen has now invested them with the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Royal Victorian Order Award is a personal gift to the Queen and is given for service to the Royal Family.
The details appeared in the Court Circular – the daily record of official royal engagements.
After becoming Knight Commander in the new year, the physician, who is also Professor of Gastrointestinal Genetics at Imperial College London’s Department of Surgery and Cancer, told Imperial of his work within the royal household: ‘It’s been a busy few years. This role, so I am very grateful to be recognized for my service till date.’
The Queen is pictured arriving at the All Saints Chapel in Windsor on Sunday at the royal christening of her two great-grandchildren after missing several engagements over health concerns
Professor Sir Hu also cared for Prince Philip before the Duke died in April at the age of 99, weeks after he was hospitalized for an infection and had heart surgery for a pre-existing condition
He continued: ‘You become part of that organization and the key people in it become private doctors, who are patients like other patients.
‘With the pandemic, a major priority of the medical family is trying to make sure the people under its care are kept safe.’
The Queen and Philip both received their COVID vaccinations, and the pair were cared for in Windsor on the HMS Bubble – nicknamed for their low house of loyal staff – during the lockdown for their safety.
Duke died at age 99 a few weeks after being hospitalized for an infection and underwent heart surgery for a pre-existing condition.
During the audience, Prof Sir Who was accompanied by his wife Lady Thomas.
He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge and London Hospital and trained in Gastroenterology and General Medicine at The Royal Free, St Mary’s and St Mark’s Hospital in London.
He also holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics of Colorectal Cancer at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.