Apothecary to the Household at Windsor

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Apothecary to the Household at Windsor is an officer of the Medical Household of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. They have a salaried daily surgery. The current Apothecary to the Household at Windsor is Kirstin Ostle, the first female post holder. [1]

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