Master of the Robes

Master of the Robes

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

Charles, Prince of Wales, later Charles I

Charles II

James II

William III

  • 1690-1695: William Nassau de Zuylestein
  • 1695-1701: Arnold van Keppel
  • 1701: Cornelius Nassau

George I

George II

  • 1727-1757: Augustus Schutz
  • 1757-1760: Edward Finch

George III

George IV

William IV

Edward VII

George V

George VI

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