Master of the Household

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Master of the Household
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Incumbent
Tony Johnstone-Burt
since 2013
Royal Households of the United Kingdom
Reports to The Monarch
Seat Buckingham Palace
Appointer The Monarch
Term length At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation1805
First holder Richard Browne
DeputyDeputy Master of the Household

The Master of the Household is the operational head (see Chief operating officer) of the "below stairs" elements of the Royal Households of the United Kingdom. The role has charge of the domestic staff, from the Royal Kitchens, the pages and footmen, to the housekeeper and their staff.

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Since 2004 the Office of the Prince of Wales has included a Master of the Household.

List of Masters of the Household

List of Deputy Masters of the Household

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References

  1. "No. 26556". The London Gazette . 28 September 1894. p. 5522.
  2. 1 2 "No. 27336". The London Gazette . 23 July 1901. p. 4838.
  3. "Court Circular". 19 September 2013.

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