He was appointed privy councillor in 1912.

After 15 years on the board, he was appointed trustee emeritus and presidential councillor in 1982.

As reward for his labours he had been appointed imperial councillor and historiographer in 1737.

A Mayor usually appoints a consort, usually a spouse, other family member or fellow councillor.

Records show that a William Giffen was appointed councillor in 1710 at Corsehill.

He was temporarily appointed councillor of state in interim government in Stockholm 1852, 1852-1853 and 1857.

A decade later, he was appointed councillor from 1933 to 1936.

In 1651, Walter was appointed councillor, which can be seen as a sign that the king had taken the accusations seriously.

In 1580 he was appointed councillor of state to Henry of Navarre.

Brooke was appointed privy councillor in 1955 and CH in 1964.