Who is the Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker?

ANDREW PARKER because Lord Chamberlain in April 2021.

One of his first duties was to help in the planning of Prince Philip's funeral, but there is more to the Lord Chamberlain.

Who is the Lord Chamberlain?

Queen Elizabeth II appointed The Lord Parker of Minsmere, the former head of MI5, as the new Lord Chamberlain.

Andrew Parker - born on May 8, 1962 - served as director general of the intelligence service from 2013 to 2020, having originally joined in 1983.

He was responsible for leading the agency's response to the London terrorist attacks in 2005.

When did The Lord Parker of Minsmere get the position?

Baron Parker, formally known as The Lord Parker of Minsmere, was formally welcomed to the post by the Queen in a ceremony held at Windsor Castle in 2021.

He assumed the role of Lord Chamberlain on April 1 after Earl Peel, who had served in the post for 14 years, retired earlier that year.

What are the Lord Chamberlain's duties?

The Lord Chamberlain is responsible for organising the monarch's ceremonial and public programme.

This includes overseeing garden parties, state visits, royal weddings and the state opening of parliament.

The Lord Chamberlain is the most senior official in the royal household.

This position will gave him the privilege of being by the Queen Elizabeth's side when she was being buried after her funeral.

This is a tradition that dates back to 70 years ago when the Earl of Clarendon broke his staff over King George VI's grave.

What does the Lord Great Chamberlain do in the coronation?

At the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, the Lord Great Chamberlain will hand the new monarch the Golden Spurs which date back to Richard I, and also later receive the Royal glove.

Also when parliament is opened, the Lord Great Chamberlain is responsible for the arrangements.

The Lord Great Chamberlain also has control jointly with the speakers of the two Houses over Westminster Hall and the Crypt Chapel.