A recent announcement has been made that Dr. Wilfrid Sheldon has been appointed a member of the Royal Household of Queen Elizabeth II. His title is Physician-Pediatrician. He is Physician for Diseases of Children, Kings College Hospital, London. His duties will consist of attending the health services of Prince Charles and Princess Anne. It is believed that this is the first instance of a pediatricians receiving an official position and title in the household of a royal family.