Perhaps there was actually a royal appointment to such a post.

Amador held several public office posts through royal appointment and elections.

The young men hope for better luck, now that they have secured royal appointments.

His fame became such that it gained Kirby a royal appointment.

An early challenge to their control came in the form of a royal appointment to the rectory.

If all goes well, the company could add 'by royal appointment' to its other claims to fame.

By royal appointment to the queen, said one line.

He was a member of the Althing by royal appointment from 1847 until his death.

As yet he had no royal appointment, but his influence was growing.

However, since these men held independent royal appointments, Cortés had little choice about whom to leave in charge.