Search references for LORD CHAMBERLAIN. Phrases containing LORD CHAMBERLAIN
See searches and references containing LORD CHAMBERLAIN!LORD CHAMBERLAIN
Most senior official of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom
The Lord Chamberlain of the Household is the most senior officer of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom, supervising the departments which support
Lord_Chamberlain
Great Officer of State for England
The Lord Great Chamberlain of England is the sixth of the Great Officers of State, ranking beneath the lord privy seal but above the lord high constable
Lord_Great_Chamberlain
Person in charge of managing a household
Reichskämmerer (imperial chamberlain) Lord Chamberlain of the Archduchess Grand Chamberlain of Japan and Chamberlain of Japan Lord Chamberlain of Norway Podkomorzy
Chamberlain_(office)
English playing company (1594–1603)
The Lord Chamberlain's Men was an English company of actors, or a "playing company" (as it then would likely have been described), for which William Shakespeare
Lord_Chamberlain's_Men
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940
forced him to resign on 22 September 1940, Chamberlain was an important member of the war cabinet as Lord President of the Council, heading the government
Neville_Chamberlain
Department of the Royal Household
The Lord Chamberlain's Office is a department within the British Royal Household. It is concerned with matters such as protocol, state visits, investitures
Lord_Chamberlain's_Office
British peer (born 1962)
served as Director General of MI5 from 2013 to 2020. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household from 2021 to 2024, and is a crossbench member of the
Andrew Parker, Baron Parker of Minsmere
Andrew_Parker,_Baron_Parker_of_Minsmere
Collection of plays held by the British Library
The Lord Chamberlain's plays are a collection of manuscripts held by the British Library comprising scripts of all new plays in Britain that needed to
Lord_Chamberlain's_plays
The Lord Chamberlain Regrets is a musical revue with music by John Pritchett and both book and lyrics by Peter Myers and Ronald Cass. Cass also wrote some
The_Lord_Chamberlain_Regrets
Political office in Scotland
Holders of the office of Lord Chamberlain of Scotland are known from about 1124. It was ranked by King Malcolm as the third great Officer of State, called
Lord High Chamberlain of Scotland
Lord_High_Chamberlain_of_Scotland
Position in the British Royal Household
Deputy Chief Whip. The Vice-Chamberlain is the Deputy to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household and, like the Lord Chamberlain, carries a white staff of
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
Vice-Chamberlain_of_the_Household
English nobleman (c. 1431–1483)
the most important courtiers of King Edward IV, whom he served as Lord Chamberlain. At the time of Edward's death he was one of the most powerful and
William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings
William_Hastings,_1st_Baron_Hastings
British politician (born 1960)
Benyon (born 21 October 1960) is a British politician who has served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household since 4 November 2024. He previously was Minister
Richard_Benyon
British politician (1836–1914)
Gladstone ministry (1880–85). At the time, Chamberlain was notable for his attacks on the Conservative leader Lord Salisbury, and in the 1885 general election
Joseph_Chamberlain
British peer and Lord Chamberlain from 2006 to 2021
peer from 15 May 1973 until October 2006 when, on his appointment as Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household, he became a crossbench (non-partisan) member
William_Peel,_3rd_Earl_Peel
Stick denoting position, rank or prestige
The Lord High Treasurer The Lord High Steward The Lord Great Chamberlain Senior Officers of the Household: The Lord Steward The Lord Chamberlain Treasurer
Staff_of_office
English peer, courtier and politician (1790–1858)
courtier and Whig politician. Known as the "Bachelor Duke", he served as Lord Chamberlain from 1827 to 1828 and again from 1830 to 1834. The Cavendish banana
William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
William_Cavendish,_6th_Duke_of_Devonshire
The Lord Chamberlain of Denmark (Danish: Overkammerherre) is the highest office of the Royal Household of Denmark, and the most distinguished of the Chamberlains
Lord_Chamberlain_of_Denmark
Scottish banker and peer (1926–2023)
was a Scottish landowner, soldier, banker and peer. Airlie served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household from 1984 until 1997, as well as in a number of honorary
David Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie
David_Ogilvy,_13th_Earl_of_Airlie
British politician and courtier (1857–1922)
served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household from 1892 to 1895. Raised to the peerage as Viscount Althorp in 1905, he was Lord Chamberlain from 1905 to 1912
Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
Charles_Spencer,_6th_Earl_Spencer
The Lord Chamberlain's requirements were a set of four prerequisites for a licence for a production in British theatres. These were printed in theatre
Lord Chamberlain's requirements
Lord_Chamberlain's_requirements
British vice-admiral and politician (1798–1857)
Spencer in 1845 and held political office as Lord Chamberlain of the Household between 1846 and 1848 and as Lord Steward of the Household between 1854 and
Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer
Frederick_Spencer,_4th_Earl_Spencer
Sinecure office of state in the UK
in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the lord president of the Council and above the lord great chamberlain. Originally, its holder was responsible for
Lord_Privy_Seal
English peer and courtier (1526–1596)
1596) was an English peer and courtier. He was the patron of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, William Shakespeare's playing company. The son of Mary Boleyn
Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon
Henry_Carey,_1st_Baron_Hunsdon
British peer and banker (1940–2023)
and banker who served as Lord Chamberlain of the United Kingdom from 1998 to 2000, and the first Catholic Lord Chamberlain since the Reformation. The
Thomas Stonor, 7th Baron Camoys
Thomas_Stonor,_7th_Baron_Camoys
called Dress Worn at Court, which was issued with the authority of the Lord Chamberlain. The 1937 edition remains authoritative for those rare circumstances
Court uniform and dress in the United Kingdom
Court_uniform_and_dress_in_the_United_Kingdom
Collective departments of the British royal family
terminology: the two principal divisions (overseen by the Lord Steward and Lord Chamberlain) began to be referred to as the Household and Chamber respectively
Royal Households of the United Kingdom
Royal_Households_of_the_United_Kingdom
British order of chivalry established in 1896
are five officials of the organisation: the Chancellor, held by the Lord Chamberlain; the Secretary, held by the Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer
Royal_Victorian_Order
Ceremonial ministers of the Crown
one or other of the Houses of Parliament. The Lord Great Chamberlain (formally the Lord Great Chamberlain of England) originally had financial duties pertaining
Great Officers of State (United Kingdom)
Great_Officers_of_State_(United_Kingdom)
Lord Chamberlain of the Archduchess was a ceremonial function at the imperial court of Brussels. This position was given to important members of the Nobility
Lord Chamberlain of the Archduchess
Lord_Chamberlain_of_the_Archduchess
Great Officer of State in the United Kingdom
The lord chancellor, formally titled Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, is a senior minister of the Crown within the Government of the United Kingdom
Lord_Chancellor
Position in the British royal household
Revels". The Master of the Revels was an executive officer under the Lord Chamberlain. Originally he was responsible for overseeing royal festivities, known
Master_of_the_Revels
Historical mystery novel series by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer
The John, the Lord Chamberlain series is a series of historical mystery novels by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer. Also known as the "John the Eunuch" mysteries
John, the Lord Chamberlain series
John,_the_Lord_Chamberlain_series
Official of the British Royal Household
Household, 1471–72). As steward, the Lord Steward presided over the Household 'below stairs' (while the Lord Chamberlain presided over the Household 'above
Lord_Steward
1997 film directed by Martin Scorsese
intention to kill him, the Dalai Lama is convinced by his family and his Lord Chamberlain to flee to India. After consulting the Nechung Oracle about the proper
Kundun
High Steward of Spain
seal). 1512–1518: Ferry de Croy, Lord of Roeulx 1518-1518: Diego de Guevara, Lord of Jouvel 1518–1522: Ferry de Croy, Lord of Roeulx 1522–1526: Laurent de
Mayordomo_mayor
Scottish nobleman and soldier
2nd Lord Home (c.1450s – 5 September 1506) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, Lord Chamberlain of Scotland and Warden of the Eastern March. Lord Home
Alexander_Home,_2nd_Lord_Home
British peer, Lord lieutenant and politician (1797–1869)
styled Lord Paget 1812 and 1815 and Earl of Uxbridge from 1815 to 1854, was a British peer and Whig politician. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household
Henry Paget, 2nd Marquess of Anglesey
Henry_Paget,_2nd_Marquess_of_Anglesey
The Lord Chamberlain of Norway (Norwegian: hoffsjef) is a traditional officer of the Royal Household of Norway. The title was introduced in 1866. In Denmark
Lord_Chamberlain_(Norway)
British courtier and politician (1739–1817)
politician from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Chamberlain between 1762 and 1763 and as Lord Privy Seal between 1763 and 1765. He is the great-great-great
George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough
George_Spencer,_4th_Duke_of_Marlborough
Lord Chamberlain of Scotland
James Fleming, 4th Lord Fleming (approx 1534–18 December 1558) was Lord Chamberlain of Scotland. His death in France after making arrangements for the
James Fleming, 4th Lord Fleming
James_Fleming,_4th_Lord_Fleming
List of assistants to the monarch
The Crown and were originally sworn by Royal Warrant directed to the Lord Chamberlain.[citation needed] Following the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots
Lords and Gentlemen of the Bedchamber
Lords_and_Gentlemen_of_the_Bedchamber
English nobleman (c. 1405–1459)
Justice of Chester, Chamberlain of North Wales, Lord Chamberlain (1455), and from 15 January 1456 was summoned by Writ to Parliament as Lord Stanley. Stanley
Thomas Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley
Thomas_Stanley,_1st_Baron_Stanley
Scottish nobleman (died 1332)
August 1332) was a member of the Scottish nobility who served as the Lord Chamberlain of Scotland and also as the Sheriff of Stirling and Sheriff of Kincardine
Alexander Fraser of Touchfraser and Cowie
Alexander_Fraser_of_Touchfraser_and_Cowie
English peer
Earl of Arundel on the death of his father Thomas in 1524 and became Lord Chamberlain in 1526. FitzAlan bore the Sceptre with the Dove at the coronation
William Fitzalan, 11th Earl of Arundel
William_Fitzalan,_11th_Earl_of_Arundel
British courtier and Conservative politician
1795. Lord Jersey succeeded in the earldom on the death of his father in 1805 and took his seat in the House of Lords. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the
George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey
George_Child_Villiers,_5th_Earl_of_Jersey
Wording that is devised to be understood in two ways
in performances, including some prosecutions. It was the job of the Lord Chamberlain to examine the scripts of all plays for indecency. Nevertheless, some
Double_entendre
Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1756 to 1757
Years' War, leading the country to ultimate victory. Devonshire was Lord Chamberlain in Newcastle's government (with a seat in the inner Cabinet) and his
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
William_Cavendish,_4th_Duke_of_Devonshire
British politician (1863–1937)
Joseph Austen Chamberlain KG (16 October 1863 – 16 March 1937) was a British statesman, Nobel Peace Prize winner, son of Joseph Chamberlain and older half-brother
Austen_Chamberlain
Thai ministry for royal property management
management and protection of the monarch’s assets and interests. The Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household oversees its administration. The 2019 budget
Bureau_of_the_Royal_Household
1925 play by Noël Coward
the office of the Lord Chamberlain, and the necessary licence was granted only after the personal intervention of the Chamberlain. In 1924 Coward achieved
Fallen_Angels_(play)
Play by Shakespeare
Council Lord Sands – historically, was Lord Chamberlain during some of the period covered by the play Lord Abergavenny – Buckingham's son-in-law Lord Chancellor
Henry_VIII_(play)
Danish actress (born 1984)
the Danish ambassador to Vietnam. Her father later held the title of Lord Chamberlain for the Danish royal family. In 2008, she was found to have a benign
Emilie_Ullerup
Royal officials and supporting staff
Household of the Sovereign passed to her son, King Charles III. The Lord Chamberlain of the Household is the highest-ranking official of the Royal Household
Household_of_Elizabeth_II
English monarch courtier
The London Gazette. In 1726, John Chamberlayne wrote that while the Lord Chamberlain has oversight of all Officers belonging to the King's Chamber, "the
Groom_of_the_Stool
Below is an incomplete list of those who have served as lord chamberlains to British royal consorts. With the exception of Diana, Princess of Wales, the
List of lord chamberlains to British royal consorts
List_of_lord_chamberlains_to_British_royal_consorts
Encyclopedia accessible via the internet
alphabetical order; the most recent publication is Volume 17 Slice 1: "Lord Chamberlain" to "Luqman", published on August 9, 2013. The latest Britannica was
Online_encyclopedia
British politician
Luce (born 14 October 1936) is a British politician. He is a former Lord Chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth II, serving from 2000 to 2006, and has been Governor
Richard_Luce,_Baron_Luce
British actor
video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In 2016 he played the role of the Lord Chamberlain in the Netflix series The Crown. I, Claudius (1976) - Courier - "A
Patrick_Drury
British politician
British army officer, courtier and Conservative politician. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household under Benjamin Disraeli from 1874 to 1879. Seymour
Francis Seymour, 5th Marquess of Hertford
Francis_Seymour,_5th_Marquess_of_Hertford
Office within the royal household of the United Kingdom
headed by the Lord High Almoner, an office dating from 1103. The almoner is responsible for distributing alms to the poor. The Lord High Almoner is
Royal_Almonry
German cavalry general
Cavalry, commanding officer of the XXII Reserve Corps in World War I and Lord Chamberlain of Empress Auguste Viktoria. Falkenhayn was born in Burg Belchau, West
Eugen_von_Falkenhayn
Austrian territory (1714–1797)
Lord Chamberlain Count of Neny president of the Privy Council, member of the Imperial Council of State Count of Woestenraedt, Imperial Lord Chamberlain. Marquess
Austrian_Netherlands
British Liberal Unionist politician
1914), styled Lord Hyde between 1846 and 1870, was a British Liberal Unionist politician from the Villiers family. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household
Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon
Edward_Villiers,_5th_Earl_of_Clarendon
British politician (1837-1898)
between 1866 and 1898, and notably served three times as Lord Chamberlain of the Household under Lord Salisbury. Having succeeded his grandfather as Baron
Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Earl of Lathom
Edward_Bootle-Wilbraham,_1st_Earl_of_Lathom
British legislation restricting free speech in theatres
The Lord Chamberlain was the official censor and the office of Examiner of Plays was created under the act. The examiner assisted the Lord Chamberlain in
Licensing_Act_1737
14th-century Scottish noble
John de Roxburgh (died 1346) was a Scottish clerk and soldier who was Lord Chamberlain of Scotland, fought and was killed in the Battle of Neville's Cross
John_de_Roxburgh
Troupe of actors in Renaissance England
acting company for the rest of the 1580s, as the Admiral's Men and the Lord Chamberlain's Men would be in the decade that followed. Since the Queen instigated
Queen_Elizabeth's_Men
Departments of the British royal family
after consultation with Lord Balfour and Mr Asquith). Thus in February 1924, the appointments of the Lord Steward, Lord Chamberlain, Master of the Horse
Household of George V and Mary
Household_of_George_V_and_Mary
UK royal officeholder and chivalric title
precedence, they are not hereditary. The exception is the office of Lord Great Chamberlain, which is notionally higher than Earl Marshal and also hereditary
Earl_Marshal
Lord Chamberlain of Scotland to King James V
Malcolm Fleming, 3rd Lord Fleming (c. 1494 – 10 September 1547), was Lord Chamberlain of Scotland to King James V, from 1524. He was the son and heir of
Malcolm Fleming, 3rd Lord Fleming
Malcolm_Fleming,_3rd_Lord_Fleming
Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782
– 5 August 1792), styled The Honourable Frederick North before 1752 and Lord North between 1752 and 1790, being best known to history by the latter title
Frederick_North,_Lord_North
British watch and clockmaking company
appear on official lists of warrant-holding tradesmen issued by the Lord Chamberlain in the 1880s. Period objects also carry the inscription “(Chronometer/Watch)maker
Dent_(watchmaker)
Swedish-born princess (1942–2025)
current pretender to the defunct Kingdom of Iraq and Syria and the Lord Chamberlain of Jordan. She was a Jordanian princess by marriage and a member of
Majda_Ra'ad
English soldier
bestowed many favours on Sir William, including the post of Lord Chamberlain and Chamberlain of the Exchequer. However, in 1495 Stanley was convicted of
William_Stanley_(soldier)
1977 American erotic musical comedy by Michael Pataki
Cinderella's desperate stepmother throws herself at the reluctant Lord Chamberlain ("It's So Hard To Find A Man"). At the ball, the Prince indulges in
Cinderella_(1977_film)
English courtier
as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household and Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard between 1550 and 1551 before his appointment as Lord Chamberlain of the Household
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche
Thomas_Darcy,_1st_Baron_Darcy_of_Chiche
English courtier and politician (1479–1556)
the Household (1540–1547), Constable of the Tower (1540–1556) and Lord Chamberlain (1553–1556). John Gage was born on 28 October 1479 at Burstow manor
John_Gage_(Tudor_politician)
British Liberal politician and colonial governor
colonial governor. He was Governor of Bombay between 1895 and 1900 and Lord Chamberlain of the Household between 1912 and 1921. Mansfield was the son of William
William Mansfield, 1st Viscount Sandhurst
William_Mansfield,_1st_Viscount_Sandhurst
American actor and singer (1934–2025)
for a Grammy Award. In the 1970s, Chamberlain appeared in The Music Lovers (1970), Lady Caroline Lamb (playing Lord Byron; 1973), The Three Musketeers
Richard_Chamberlain
Royal palace official in the UK
most senior appointment at the Tower of London. When the monarch's Lord Chamberlain symbolically hands the palace over to an incoming Constable, the Constable
Resident Governor of the Tower of London and Keeper of the Jewel House
Resident_Governor_of_the_Tower_of_London_and_Keeper_of_the_Jewel_House
British peer and politician (1796–1870)
From 1829 to 1830, he was a Tory Lord of the Bedchamber to King George IV, appointed a GCH in 1830 and was Lord Chamberlain to Queen Adelaide from 1830 to
Richard Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe
Richard_Curzon-Howe,_1st_Earl_Howe
English diplomat
English diplomat, and a favourite of King Henry VIII, whom he served as Lord Chamberlain. In the 1520s he built a palatial Tudor-style mansion at "The Vyne"
William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys
William_Sandys,_1st_Baron_Sandys
British diplomat and courtier
Lord Chamberlain of the Household. As Lord Chamberlain, he was responsible "for the censorship of plays performed in Britain". After retiring as Lord
Rowland Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer
Rowland_Baring,_2nd_Earl_of_Cromer
Traditional position in a royal household
the household was gradually eroded. In England, for instance, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Earl Marshal were originally responsible for the running
Court_appointment
British courtier and Tory politician
the age of three. Lord De La Warr served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household under Sir Robert Peel between 1841 and 1846 and under Lord Derby between 1858
George Sackville-West, 5th Earl De La Warr
George_Sackville-West,_5th_Earl_De_La_Warr
Position of varying importance in several European nations
confounded with the pages of various kinds who are in the department of the Lord Chamberlain. They are youths aged from twelve to sixteen, selected by the sovereign
Master_of_the_Horse
Danish order of chivalry
Gersdorff, Chamberlain (1749–1771): Victor Christian von Plessen (1771–1778): Volrad August von der Lühe, Chamberlain (1778–1784): Engel Schack, Lord Chamberlain
Order_of_the_Elephant
British filmmaker (born 1960)
is a British peer and filmmaker who served as Lord Great Chamberlain of England from 1990 to 2022. Lord Cholmondeley is a descendant of Sir Robert Walpole
David Cholmondeley, 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley
David_Cholmondeley,_7th_Marquess_of_Cholmondeley
British nobleman and politician (1748–1823)
under Lord North as Treasurer of the Household between 1780 and 1782 and under William Pitt the Younger and then Henry Addington as Lord Chamberlain of the
James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury
James_Cecil,_1st_Marquess_of_Salisbury
British peer, courtier, and Tory politician (1795–1867)
styled Lord Burghley until 1804, was a British peer, courtier, and Tory politician. He held office under the Earl of Derby as Lord Chamberlain of the
Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter
Brownlow_Cecil,_2nd_Marquess_of_Exeter
17th-century London theatrical company
company in England active in the 17th century. Formerly known as the Lord Chamberlain's Men during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, they became the King's
King's_Men_(playing_company)
British politician and favorite of King James I (c. 1587–1645)
appointed Lord Chamberlain. He supported the Earl of Northampton and the Spanish party in opposition to the old tried advisers of the king, such as the Lord Chancellor
Robert_Carr,_Earl_of_Somerset
16th-century composition for the lute
"My Lord Chamberlain, His Galliard (an invention for two to play upon one lute)" is a piece by John Dowland for the lute. It was printed in his First Booke
My Lord Chamberlain, His Galliard
My_Lord_Chamberlain,_His_Galliard
Play by Shakespeare
first Lord Hunsdon, then serving as Lord Chamberlain. When Carey died on 22 July 1596, the post of Lord Chamberlain was given to William Brooke, Lord Cobham
Henry_IV,_Part_1
Shakespearean history play
household John – priest Lord Hastings – Lord Chamberlain under Edward IV Sir Robert Brackenbury – Lieutenant of the Tower Lord Mayor of London Scrivener
Richard_III_(play)
Type of Christian ascetic who lives on pillars
Two for Joy, the second book in Mary Reed and Eric Mayer's John, the Lord Chamberlain series of historical mystery novels set in 6th century Constantinople
Stylite
Relative preeminence of officials for ceremonial purposes
2009), the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales (since November 2007) and the Lord Privy Seal. The precedence of the Lord Great Chamberlain, the Earl
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Orders_of_precedence_in_the_United_Kingdom
English diplomat and military officer (1510–1573)
official capacities, most notably on diplomatic missions and as Lord Admiral and Lord Chamberlain of the Household. William Howard was born about 1510, the
William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham
William_Howard,_1st_Baron_Howard_of_Effingham
Departments of the British royal family
1907–1910: Colonel Douglas Frederick Rawdon Dawson (Comptroller in the Lord Chamberlain's Department) 1901–1910: Charles Harbord, 5th Baron Suffield 1901–1903:
Household of Edward VII and Alexandra
Household_of_Edward_VII_and_Alexandra
travel, tourism, insurance
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN
travel, tourism, insurance