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Ceremonial officers in the United Kingdom

  • Gentleman UsherIn the fifteenth century, a new class of servant emerged within Tudor noble households. These men held titles that would eventually define royal protocol for…
  • Lord Mayor of LondonThe office of Mayor was instituted in 1189, the first holder being Henry Fitz-Ailwin de Londonestone. This civic role has existed for over eight centuries…