On his mother's death in 1879 he became joint hereditary Lord Great Chamberlain of England.

Certain ceremonial rooms continue to be controlled by the Lord Great Chamberlain.

The holder of the position of Lord Great Chamberlain also sits automatically in the House.

She was also Joint (1/4) Hereditary Lord Great Chamberlain from 1870 to her death.

He was the Lord Great Chamberlain of England in 1936 and also between 1952 and 1966.

At any one time, a single person actually exercises the office of Lord Great Chamberlain.

On 22 May 1619 he was admitted to the hereditary office of Lord Great Chamberlain.

The office of Lord Great Chamberlain remains divided.

On 3 August 1540 he was granted a lifetime appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain.

The Lord Great Chamberlain presents the spurs, which represent chivalry.