In January 1662, he was appointed hydrographer to the King, despite his Puritan background.

He was appointed naval aide-de-camp to the King in May 1913.

The Ombudsmen themselves are appointed by the "advice" of the Senate to the King.

He was appointed Painter to the King.

In 1808 he was appointed royal physician to the King of Naples.

He was then appointed Aide-de-Camp to the King and retired in 1933.

On 19 June 1921 he was appointed an ADC to the King.

He became a popular and fashionable preacher, and was appointed as a chaplain in ordinary to the King in 1763.

In 1676 he was appointed as Mayordomo mayor to the King, chief of his Household.

Following such campaigns and his competence in battle he was appointed Vice-Chamberlain to the King.