Master of the Robes
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The Master of the Robes was an office in the British Royal Household. He was responsible for the King's robes at times such as a coronation, the annual Order of the Garter service and the State Opening of Parliament. Since the reign of King Edward VII, the office has only been filled for coronations (note, the office is not allocated during the reign of a queen regnant). Below is a list of known office holders:
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James I
- 1603-1617: Jacob Bell
- 1617-1625: Christopher Villiers
Charles, Prince of Wales, later Charles I
- 1611-1622: Hon. Robert Carey
- 1622-1628: Spencer Compton, Lord Compton
- 1628-1649: ?
Charles II
- 1660-1662: Henry Cavendish, Viscount Mansfield
- 1662-1678: Hon. Lawrence Hyde
- 1678-1679: Sidney Godolphin
- 1679-1685: Hon. Henry Sydney
James II
- 1685-1687: Arthur Herbert
- 1687-1688: Lord Thomas Howard
William III
- 1690-1695: William Nassau de Zuylestein
- 1695-1701: Arnold van Keppel
- 1701: Cornelius Nassau
George I
- 1714-1726: William Cadogan
- 1727: George Cholmondeley, Viscount Malpas
George II
- 1727-1757: Augustus Schutz
- 1757-1760: Edward Finch
George III
- 1760-1791: Hon. James Brudenell
- 1791-1808: Sir James Peachey
- 1808-1809: Hon. William Harcourt
- 1809-1812: Hon. Henry Sedley
- 1812-1820: Charles Nassau Thomas
George IV
- 1820-1830: Lord Francis Conyngham
William IV
- 1830: Sir Charles Pole, Bt.
- 1830-1837: Sir George Seymour
