Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons

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Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons
House of Commons of the United Kingdom logo 2018.svg
Incumbent
Mark Birch
since 2024
Church of England
Style The Reverend Canon
Formation1660
First holder Edward Voyce
Unofficial namesThe Speaker's Chaplain
Website Official Website
Rose Hudson-Wilkin robed as the Speaker's Chaplain: her tippet is embroidered with Parliament's symbol (a portcullis) Keith Palmer's funeral (002) (cropped).jpg
Rose Hudson-Wilkin robed as the Speaker's Chaplain: her tippet is embroidered with Parliament's symbol (a portcullis)

The Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, also known as the Speaker's Chaplain, is a Church of England priest who officiates at services held at the Palace of Westminster and its associated chapel, St Mary Undercroft. The Chaplain also acts as chaplain to the Speaker and Members of Parliament. [1] The first Speaker's Chaplain was appointed in 1660. [2] The current officeholder is Mark Birch.

From 1972 to 2010, the Speaker's Chaplain also held the position of Rector of St Margaret's, Westminster, the parish church of the Palace of Westminster. [1]

List of Chaplains to the Speaker of the House of Commons

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