For every man, there’s a strong woman standing nearby.

For everyBarbie, there’s a doting Ken hoping to be noticed.

But we rarely consider what life must be like for those closely related to the royals.

Prince William wearing a tie, smiling

And no, not those related by blood.

Those on the royals' periphery who are responsible for making the ship run so smoothly.

But quite possibly the most indispensable people who tend to the royals are their doctors.

Queen Elizabeth wearing blue

Like most of us, the royals have multiple doctors in their circle to account for various specialties.

Some of them have longstanding relationships with the royal family while others are merely rotational.

But what they all have in common is their importance to the royal family.

Princess Catherine and Dr. Michael Dixon walking

Keep reading for more insight on what each of those doctors does.

And that’s exactly what the Head of the Medical Household and their staff do for the head monarch.

The two roles weren’t Thomas’s only gigs while the Queen was alive.

Prince William and two Royal Navy doctors walking

He did, however, make some changes to personnel, including his personal physician.

Royal Navy doctors don’t just travel with the head monarch, though.

The position can entail a variety of assignments.

King Charles wearing a tie, posing

Many patients visit Dr. Mathai in India, but as he toldOpen Magazine, a trip isn’t necessary.

Whenever a woman gives birth to a member of the Windsor family, several strict protocols must be followed.

The first protocols are enlisted prior to the baby’s birth.

Prince William and Princess Catherine laughing

Prior to that, royal babies were born at home.

Once the mother has arrived at the hospital, not just any doctor can deliver the royal baby.

The baby must be delivered by the royal gynecologist.

Consultant gynecologist Alan Farthing smiling

The birthing suites give patients access to chefs and a menu of champagnes.

And the doctor is a renowned medical professional.

Other medical staff are waiting nearby during a royal delivery in case of emergency.

Sir Marcus Setchell wearing glasses, speaking

“Being a gynecologists and obstetrician must be one of the nicest jobs in the world … To make the occasion even more special, it was Prince William who gave Sir Marcus the honors.

And the royal gynecologist didn’t travel for the occasion.

Meghan had Dr. Gowri Motha on the phone to coach her through the birth.

Meghan Markle wearing a sweater, smiling and waving

I offer support often in the build-up, a few days before the actual day.