Page of the Backstairs
The Page of the Backstairs is a head position within the Royal Households of the United Kingdom and is part of several groups of pages overseeing the male staff.[1] Originally "page of the backstairs" was used to describe a page of the bedchamber. During the reign of Queen Anne the page of the bedchamber was awarded by warrants of appointment. From 1760 the term describes a specific group of pages completely different to the pages of the bedchamber. After this period, six pages of the backstairs would be appointed by warrants of appointment as well.[2]
Paul Whybrew served as Page of the Backstairs to Elizabeth II for several years until her death in 2022,[3] while William Tallon held the position in the Household of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
References
- ^ Paul James; Peter Russell (1986). At Home with the Royal Family. Harper & Row. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-06-015697-8.
- ^ Officials of the Royal Household, 1660-1837: Department of the Lord Chamberlain and associated offices. University of London, Institute of Historical Research. 1997. p. 17. ISBN 978-1-871348-40-8.
- ^ "Footman who was The Queen's most loyal aide". Gazette. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
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- Lord Chamberlain of the Household
- Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
- Lord Steward of the Household
- Master of the Horse
- Treasurer of the Household
- Comptroller of the Household
(currently among Great Officers of State)
- Lord High Steward
- Lord Chancellor
- Purse Bearer
- Keeper of the Privy Seal
- Earl Marshal
- Keeper of the Royal Archives
- Royal Librarian
- Surveyor of the King's Pictures
- Surveyor of the King's Works of Art
- Master of the Jewel Office
- Crown Jeweller
- Historiographer Royal
- England
- Scotland
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- Comptroller of the Wardrobe
- Cofferer of the Wardrobe
- Keeper of the Great Wardrobe
- Groom of the Chamber
- Lord of the Bedchamber
- Gentleman of the Bedchamber
- Lady of the Bedchamber
- Woman of the Bedchamber
- Chamberer
- Groom of the Stool (1509–1901)
- Page of the Backstairs
- Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
- Master of the Ceremonies
- Master of the King's Music
- Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales
- Groom Porter
- Piper to the Sovereign
- Piper to the Queen Mother
- Serjeant Painter
- Principal Painter in Ordinary
- Painter and Limner
- Flower Painter in Ordinary
- Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland
- Grand Carver of England
- Master Carver
- Pantler of Scotland
- Defence Services Secretary
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- Geographer Royal
- Justiciar (1102–1261)
- Knight Marischal
- Personal aide-de-camp
- Armour-Bearer and Squire of His Majesty's Body
- King's Flag Sergeant
- Field Officer in Brigade Waiting
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- Gentleman Usher
- Gentleman Usher to the Sword of State
- His Majesty's Botanist
- King's Bargemaster
- Funeral directors