When Buckingham Palace announced King Charles’ cancer diagnosis last year, it stated that the identity of the monarch’s physician and other Medical Household appointments would remain private.
However, the King has now inadvertently disclosed the names of two doctors who have been instrumental in his treatment.
In his New Year Honours list, King Charles personally recognised senior members of his medical team by awarding them honours under the Royal Victorian Order (RVO).
These awards are given independently of Downing Street to individuals who have served the monarch or royal family in a personal capacity.
King Charles’ Private Doctor
While Professor Leach and Dr. Glass were honoured for their roles in the King’s care, the head of the Royal Medical Household is Dr. Michael Dixon, a practising GP with over 50 years of experience.
Dr. Dixon, a Fellow of both the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Physicians, previously served as a medical adviser to King Charles when he was Prince of Wales. His appointment drew attention due to his advocacy for complementary and alternative medicine, including homeopathy.
Buckingham Palace addressed concerns about Dr. Dixon’s approach, stating: “Dr. Dixon does not believe homeopathy can cure cancer. His position is that complementary therapies can complement conventional treatments, provided they are safe, appropriate, and evidence-based.”
The King has long been a proponent of integrated healthcare. As Prince of Wales, he publicly championed the use of complementary therapies alongside traditional medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient choice and evidence-based practices.
