With hindsight, it is incredible that this visit was achieved, and it shows the excellent relationships that existed; it was undoubtedly due the influence of Dr Margery Blackie, who was then the Homeopathic Physician to the Queen. (2nd photo on the right shows The Queen, with Dr Blackie) We are unsure of the other people in attendance. If you recognise anyone, please let us know, by emailing me at the address below the article.
22nd October 1970-Faculty Congress, The Guildhall, London
In 1969 Margery became the Physician to Her Majesty the Queen, the first woman to hold this position. Margery Blackie was the most outstanding homeopathic doctor of her generation; admired by homeopathic and conventional physicians alike. Her sound medical practice and enthusiasm for homeopathy led to its increased acceptance by the wider medical world.
She was admitted to the Royal Victorian Order with the rank of Commander, in 1979 when she had just passed her eightieth birthday after her health declined. This same year she resigned as Dean of the Faculty of Homeopathy. and reluctantly gave up several commitments, like her position as a member of the Royal Medical Household.
An account of The Congress can be found in the 1970 British Homeopathic Journal. The following was written with reference to the Queens attendance:
The evening event was a reception at Guild Hall at which Her Majesty the Queen graciously consented to be present. We assembled at Guild Hall at about 8.30 p.m. Informal talk between groups was helped out by the serving of champagne. Her Majesty arrived at 9.15 p.m. and many of the doctors taking part in the Congress were presented. Her Majesty expressed great interest in the work they were doing and, in the Congress, specifically. The presentations were followed by an excellent buffet meal, and the Queen left about 10.15 p.m. We paid our respects to our President, Dr. Blackie, individually and then made our way back to our hotels.1
Gill Graham
FeatureSimile@facultyofhomeopathy.org
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