A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign. In the UK, Lord Chamberlain (full title Lord Chamberlain of the Household) is a government post.

Historically, monasteries, cathedrals and mediaeval cities also had the post of chamberlain.¹ The Finance Director of the City of London is still called Chamberlain. ².

Contents 1 Posts 1.1 France 1.2 Japan 1.3 Norway 1.4 UK 1.5 Vatican 2 References

Posts

Some of the principal posts known by this name are:

France

• Grand Chamberlain of France
• Grand Chamberman of France

Japan

• Grand Chamberlain of Japan and Chamberlain of Japan

Norway

• Lord Chamberlain of Norway

UK

• Lord Chamberlain (Lord Chamberlain of the Household)
• Lord Great Chamberlain
• Chamberlain of the City of London

Vatican

• Camerlengo (Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church)
• Papal Gentlemen (formerly known as Papal Chamberlains (Cameriere di spada e cappa))

References

1. ^ Chamberlain (from Encyclopedia Britannica 1911)
2. ^ City of London leading personnel

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