1 10 13 https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/2bac8f0919b26d7ec96b9838632db34c.pdf 5ff96f10e2a4fbcb2fa76ad3c9c21cf7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Miscellaneous This is used for instruments that don't fit any other categories. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 G.R. COPY KNOW ALL MEN by these PRESENTS that We, George Horatio Charles Marquess of Cholmondeley Marjorie Cecilia Dowager Baroness Nunburnholme Widow of the late Charles Henry Wellesley Second Baron Nunburnholme The Honourable Alexandra Augusta Palmer the wife of William Llewellyn Palmer Esquire Ruperta Countess of Dartmouth the wife of William Earl of Dartmouth G.C.V.O. The Honourable Victoria Alexandrina Weld-Forester the wife of Major The Honourable Edric Alfred Cecil Weld-Forester Lieutenant-Colonel The Honourable Derek William Charles Keppel commonly called Viscount Bury the eldest son and heir of The Honourable Judith Sydney Myra Viscountess Bury (who died on the fourteenth day of March One thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight) the deceased wife of The Honourable Walter Egerton George Lucian Keppel now the Earl of Albemarle and Gilbert Earl of Ancaster being the persons together entitled to the Office of Hereditary Great Chamberlain of England appointed by a Deed dated Thirty first day of December One thousand Nine hundred and Thirty six the said Earl of Ancaster to be our Deputy during the Reign of His Majesty King George VI — AND WHEREAS the Earl of Ancaster is desirous of relinquishing his said office of Deputy by reason of age and infirmity NOW THEREFORE we the parties hereto in conformity with ancient usage and by virtue of the estate interest power and authority in us vested do under and by these presents nominate substitute and appoint the Honourable Gilbert James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby commonly called Lord Willoughby de Eresby in place of the Earl of Ancaster to be during the Reign of His present Majesty King George VI our sufficient Deputy to perform and  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 2 G.R. execute the said Office of Hereditary Great Chamberlain of England and to exercise and enjoy all such rights and privileges and do all such acts and perform all such duties and services as to the said Office do belong and appertain. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named GEORGE HORATIO CHARLES MARQUESS OF CHOLMONDELEY in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) CHOLMONDELEY </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) A. PENROSE HULL 12 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W.8 Private Secretary. _______________ IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named MARJORIE CECILIA DOWAGER BARONESS NUNBURNHOLME in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) MARJORIE CECILIA NUNBURNHOLME </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) D. M. RETCHFORD 45 Elm Park Mansions, London, S.W.10 Secretary. _______________  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 3 G.R. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named ALEXANDRA AUGUSTA PALMER in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) ALEXANDRA AUGUSTA PALMER </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) STEPHEN HAROLD HART Hanimonds Farm Checkendon, Oxon. Farmer. _______________ IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named RUPERTA COUNTESS OF DARTMOUTH in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) RUPERTA DARTMOUTH </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) – BURDETT Patshull House. _______________ IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named VICTORIA ALEXANDRINA WELD-FORESTER in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) VICTORIA ALEXANDRINA WELD-FORESTER </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="text-align:left;">(Signed) CLU JONES Laverton House Broadway Worcs. Spinster.</div> _______________  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 4 G.R. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named VISCOUNT BURY in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) BURY </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) MARGARET K. F. BROWN Mount Stewart Newtownards. Nursery Governess. _______________ IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-right:1em;border:none;"> SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above named GILBERT EARL OF ANCASTER in the presence of: </td> <td style="width:50%;vertical-align:top;padding-left:1em;border:none;"> (Signed) ANCASTER </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> (Signed) ROBERT BLAIN Grimsthorpe Castle Bourne. Butler. _______________ Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Document is typewritten. Certain passages are underlined and there are filler lines at the end of some sentences. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous - Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Others [1950-02-04 & 06] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and others nominating Lord Willoughby de Eresby to be their deputy to exercise the office of Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marquess of Cholmondeley Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-04 & 06 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/147" title="Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby">Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby</a> Lord Great Chamberlain Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/2d80f675da4e2a72b4badbb6d4f2673a.pdf e60db673251cab561ccbf475b72241e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Miscellaneous This is used for instruments that don't fit any other categories. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 G.R. COPY TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY THE HUMBLE PETITION of The Honourable Gilbert James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby commonly called Lord Willoughby de Eresby SHEWETH:- THAT the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England is vested in (1) George Horatio Charles Marquess of Cholmondeley (2) the issue of the late Charles Robert Marquess of Lincolnshire K.G. (namely his surviving daughters Marjorie Cecilia Dowager Baroness Nunburnholme Widow of the late Charles Henry Wellesley Second Baron Nunburnholme The Honourable Alexandra Augusta Palmer wife of William Llewellyn Palmer Esquire Rupertia Countess of Dartmouth wife of William Earl of Dartmouth G.C.V.O. and The Honourable Victoria Alexandrina Weld-Forester wife of Major The Honourable Edric Alfred Cecil Weld-Forester and Lieutenant-Colonel The Honourable Derek William Charles Keppel commonly called Viscount Bury the eldest son and heir of The Honourable Judith Sydney Myra Viscountess Bury the deceased wife of The Honourable Walter Egerton George Lucian Keppel now the Earl of Albemarle) and (3) Gilbert Earl of Ancaster who therefore have the right of selecting a Deputy to exercise the said Office such Deputy not being under the degree of Knight and to be approved by Your Majesty──────────────────── THAT by an Instrument under their hands and seals bearing date the Thirty first day of December One thousand Nine hundred and Thirty six the said parties appointed the Earl of Ancaster  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 2 G.R. to be their Deputy during the reign of His Majesty King George VI ──────────────────── THAT the Earl of Ancaster is desirous of relinquishing his said office of Deputy by reason of age and infirmity ────────────── THAT by further Instruments under their hands and seals bearing date the fourth and sixth days of February One thousand nine hundred and fifty the said George Horatio Charles Marquess of Cholmondeley Marjorie Cecilia Dowager Baroness Nunburnholme Alexandra Augusta Palmer Rupertia Countess of Dartmouth Victoria Alexandrina Weld-Forester Viscount Bury and Gilbert Earl of Ancaster nominated substituted and appointed Your Petitioner in the place of The Earl of Ancaster to be during Your Majesty’s Reign their sufficient Deputy to perform and execute the said Office and to exercise and enjoy all such rights and privileges and do all such acts and perform all such duties and services as to the said Office belong and appertain – YOUR PETITIONER THEREFORE HUMBLY PRAYS that Your Majesty may be pleased to approve him so nominated substituted and appointed by the said Instrument to be the sufficient Deputy of the parties thereto and to perform and execute the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England as before mentioned ──────────── AND YOUR PETITIONER WILL EVER PRAY etc. (signed) WILLOUGHBY DE ERESBY. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Document is typewritten. Certain words are underlined, and there are filler lines at the end of certain sentences. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous - Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby [1950] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby asking King George VI to appoint him Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated, but probably executed on or shortly after 1950-02-06. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/148" title="Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Others">Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Others</a> Lord Great Chamberlain Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/09edb5d171eddd1dafb26be88ce63cfb.pdf 8b184d539110faadfaaf0bb4daaa1ec9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. HOUSE OF LORDS, S.W.1. 10th February, 1950. Dear Helsby The Office of Lord Great Chamberlain, the Great Officer of State who has charge of the Palace of Westminster, is hereditary, being descendible in “tail general”. This means (among other things) that when a holder dies leaving no son and more than one daughter, the right to the office is vested in two or more persons as co-heirs. The duties then have to be performed by deputy. The duties have now been performed by deputy for very many years. The procedure is for the co-heirs to consent by unanimous consent a person to act as their Deputy to execute the duties of the office, and for that Deputy Nominate to petition The King for His Majesty’s approval of his nomination. The present Deputy is Lord Ancaster, and he wishes to relinquish this office owing to age and infirmity. The present co-heirs are the Marquess of Cholmondeley, the Earl of Ancaster and the issue of the late Marquess of Lincolnshire, and they have agreed to nominate Lord Willoughby de Eresby (Lord Ancaster’s son) as their Deputy, and for that purpose have completed Deeds of Nomination. In accordance with usual practice Lord Willoughby de Eresby has sent his Petition and the supporting Deeds of Nomination to this Office. They are in order, and accordingly I forward them herewith. The next step is for the Prime Minister, if he thinks fit, to put forward Lord Willoughby de Eresby’s name to The King for His Majesty’s approval and, when His Majesty has signified His pleasure, for you to instruct the Home Office to prepare a Warrant signifying the King’s approval of the selection of Lord Willoughby de Eresby for the office of Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain. When the Home Office receive your instructions, they will need the enclosed documents for the preparation of the Warrant. I am sending a copy of this letter to Strutt at the Home Office. (Sgd.) Yours sincerely, A. E. A. Napier L. N. Helsby, Esq., C.B. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Albert Napier (Clerk of the Crown in Chancery) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Letterhead has the Lesser Royal Arms and "Lord Chancellor" in black along with the House of Lords' address. Document is typewritten with handwritten salutation and valediction. Recipient(s) Laurence Helsby (Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Transmitting Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Petition [1950-02-10] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Houshold Description An account of the resource Letter from Sir Albert Napier to Laurence Helsby transmitting Lord Willougby de Eresby's petition for the office of Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Albert Napier (Clerk of the Crown in Chancery) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/147" title="Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby">Petition of Lord Willoughby de Eresby</a> <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/148" title="Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Others">Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Others</a> Clerk of the Crown in Chancery Lord Great Chamberlain Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Procedure Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/405527c895e8120b7662c621ea4348fd.pdf f33b8c2de84313f63ec10a1b8a4ebc6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Lesser Royal Arms with "Prime Minister" above at the top of the minute. Transcript A transcript of the document. Prime Minister. I attach a letter from Sir Albert Napier about the office of the Lord Great Chamberlain. This is in accordance with precedent and I accordingly attach a submission. You will notice that they are anxious that the appointment should be made before the opening of Parliament. <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) A. B.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">17/2/50.</div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Appointment of the Lord Great Chamberlain [1950-02-17] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Minute by Anthony Bevin covering Sir Albert Napier's letter regarding the appointment of a Lord Great Chamberlain and attaching a submission for Clement Attlee's signature. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-17 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Lord Great Chamberlain Prime Minister Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/88f058cc01c36a6e997f47d617bec6d7.pdf d48e67a7ac58c371558e9ab8c6c7aee4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. 20th February, 1950. My dear Lascelles, As you know, the duties of the office of Lord Great Chamberlain are at the moment performed by deputy and it is understood that Lord Ancaster, the present deputy, wishes to relinquish his office owing to age and infirmity. The present co-heirs are the Marquess of Cholmondeley, the Earl of Ancaster and the issue of the late Marquess of Lincolnshire, and in accordance with precedent, they have agreed to nominate Lord Willoughby de Eresby as their deputy and for that purpose have completed Deeds of Nomination. I attach a submission. I might add that Lord Ancaster has expressed the hope that it will be possible to issue the Warrant before the Opening of Parliament as the Deputy has the duty of receiving the King on that occasion. <div style="text-align:center;">Yours sincerely,</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) A. B.</div> The Right Honourable Sir Alan Lascelles, G.C.V.O., K.C.B., C.M.G., M.C. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Document is typewritten. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Office copy. Recipient(s) Sir Alan Lascelles (Private Secretary to King George VI) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Transmitting the Prime Minister's Submission for the Appointment of the Lord Great Chamberlain [1950-02-20] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Letter from Anthony Bevin to Sir Alan Lascelles covering the Prime Minister's submission recommending the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby as Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/140" title="Submission recommending Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain">Submission recommending Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain</a> Lord Great Chamberlain Private Secretary to the Monarch Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Procedure Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/b627664515eb97795a3fe3b0f5aac57b.pdf 20f5d86f3f5efe539836c5f66072488f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. 21st February, 1950. Sir, The King having been pleased to approve that Lord Willoughby de Eresby be appointed Lord Great Chamberlain of England, I am desired by the Prime Minister to request that the necessary steps may be taken to give effect to His Majesty’s commands. I enclose herewith the documents in connexion with the appointment. <div style="text-align:center;">I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) A. B.</div> The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Home Department. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Document is typewritten. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Office copy. Recipient(s) James Chuter Ede (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Giving Effect [Lord Great Chamberlain] [1950-02-21] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Letter from Anthony Bevin to the Secretary of State for the Home Department notifying him that King George VI had appointed Lord Willoughby de Eresby as Lord Great Chamberlain and asking him to take the steps necessary to give effect to his commands. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource Although the letter says that documents connected to the appointment are attached, it's not clear which ones Bevin was referring to. Home Secretary Lord Great Chamberlain Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Procedure Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/61598622c6e251babc011bf52fe13630.pdf 7900d72d8262b7eace4b5bc25cc840ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. 21st February, 1950. My Lord, I have the honour to inform you, at the Prime Minister’s request, that The King has been pleased to approve your appointment to the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England. <div style="text-align:center;">I have the honour to be My Lord, Your obedient Servant,</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) A. B.</div> The Lord Willoughby de Eresby. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Document is typewritten. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Office copy. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Confirming the Appointment of the Lord Great Chamberlain [1950-02-21] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Letter from Anthony Bevin to Lord Willoughby de Eresby stating that King George VI had approved his appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Lord Great Chamberlain Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Procedure Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/da034855ce1b4dbe4e89d46c2e7ab3ca.pdf 282b1ee06ad99a0cd96ef9298994cc52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 Swinstead Hall Grantham 23rd Feb 50. Dear Bevin, I thank you for your letter of the 21st Feb informing me etc the King’s approval of my appointment to the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain, & would be grateful if you would kindly convey to the  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 2 Prime Minister my appreciation of his support to my Petition. Yrs sincerely (Sgd.) Willoughby de Eresby Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Lord Willoughby de Eresby (Lord Great Chamberlain) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Letterhead has the House of Commons badge in the upper left (crossed out). Letter is handwritten. Recipient(s) Anthony Bevin (Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Thanks [1950-02-23] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Letter of Lord Willoughby de Eresby to Anthony Bevin asking him to thank the Prime Minister for supporting his appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby (Lord Great Chamberlain) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-23 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Lord Great Chamberlain Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Royal Household https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/18f1c661115af8dbd1dd8588e425daae.pdf 2c554cf3dc259ffa0bcd5ec65f2154ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Ministerial Submission This is a minister's formal advice to the Sovereign. Transcript A transcript of the document. (Sgd.) Appd. GR 10, Downing Street, Whitehall. Mr. Attlee, with his humble duty to The King, has the honour to submit for Your Majesty’s most gracious approval the attached Deed of Deputation and a Petition in regard to the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby to the Office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England. (Sgd.) C. R. Attlee 20th February, 1950. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. King George VI Clement Attlee (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Letterhead has the Lesser Royal Arms surmounted by "Prime Minister" in the upper left and Downing Street's address in Gothic print in the upper right. Document is typewritten. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Submission - Approval of the Lord Great Chamberlain [1950-02-20] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Clement Attlee's formal advice recommending that King George VI approve Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clement Attlee (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-02-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/147">Petition of Lord Willougby de Eresby</a> <a href="https://cbaionline.org/corpus/items/show/148">Deed of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and others</a> Lord Great Chamberlain Monarch Prime Minister Royal Household Royal Prerogative https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/701dcddb0d6b5c337f85939f048fb0ed.pdf 7167a544517e9b6f1e04dedf28b28314 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lord Willoughby de Eresby's Appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England [1950-51]. Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Description An account of the resource Documents connected with the appointment of Lord Willoughby de Eresby's appointment as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain in 1950. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Printed signature of Robert Overbury (Clerk of the Parliaments). Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Office copy. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 COPY. CONFIDENTIAL. LORD ADDISON. Willoughby de Eresby. The office of Lord Great Chamberlain is an hereditary office held in turn by the families of the Earl of Ancaster, the Marquess of Cholmondeley and Lord Carrington or their deputies, the holder changing upon each accession and retaining office, either personally or by deputy, during the lifetime of the reigning monarch. The present holder, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, holds the office as deputy for his father by agreement between the parties interested and by permission of His Majesty. Lord Willoughby de Eresby is not a member of the House and it would be of great advantage to him in the exercise of his office and also of benefit to the House if he were a Peer in his own right. Lord Willoughby, as Lord Great Chamberlain, is in control of the whole Palace of Westminster when Parliament is not in session, although control during the session of Parliament of that part of the Palace allocated to the House of Commons is exercised by the Serjeant at Arms. He is also responsible for the opening of the Palace to the public when Parliament is not actually sitting, and for the control of visitors on these occasions. He is responsible for the security of the Palace, including the recruitment, control and discipline of the staff of Custodians. Lord Willoughby also has very heavy duties in connection with the Opening of Parliament. Besides his duties in the general supervision of the amenities of the House of Lords as Lord Great Chamberlain, he has also to take part in the ceremonial connected with the introduction of Peers.  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 2 Lord Willoughby de Eresby would, if he were a member of the House, be in a much stronger position, for he could then be appointed a member of the House of Lords Offices Committee (where matters of staffing, including his own staff, and amenities are considered for report to the House) and speak and vote at meetings. At present, he is not admitted to the sittings of the House, nor is he more than an observer at meetings of the Offices Committee, and is only by courtesy allowed access to the Library etc. I do not suggest that a new peerage should be created in Lord Willoughby’s favour; in fact I do not think it is necessary. If the proposal should meet with approval, I suggest that it could be carried out by calling him up in his father’s barony of Willoughby de Eresby. There are many precedents for this — the most recent, I think, being the cases of the present Marquess of Salisbury who was (in 1941) called up in his father’s barony of Cecil of Essendon, and the present Earl of Selborne who, in the same year, was called up in his father’s barony of Selborne. For this purpose it would be necessary for the Prime Minister to make a recommendation to His Majesty, when His Majesty would, if he approved the recommendation, direct the Home Secretary to issue a Warrant to the Lord Chancellor for a Writ of Summons to Parliament to be issued to Lord Willoughby de Eresby. While the calling up of Lord Willoughby would add temporarily to the numbers of the House of Lords, the barony would again merge in the Earldom of Ancaster when he succeeded his father as Earl of Ancaster. It would thus be no more than a temporary expedient to enable Lord Willoughby to execute his duties as Lord Great Chamberlain to the best of his capability, and it is obvious that his position to do this would be improved if he were a member of the House equally with those over whose activities in the Palace of Westminster he is in some position of control, instead of, as at present, being himself outside its membership and therefore not able to attend its sittings and watch its proceedings from the floor of the House. I should add that I have no doubt that Lord Willoughby would be agreeable to be regarded as a non-political Peer while in charge of his office as Lord Great Chamberlain in his father’s lifetime. (Sgd) R. L. OVERBURY. 13th November, 1950. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Lord Willoughby de Eresby [1950-11-13] Subject The topic of the resource Royal Household Palace of Westminster House of Lords Description An account of the resource Minute from R. L. Overbury to Lord Addison regarding the desirability of having Lord Willoughby de Eresby in the House of Lords due to his role as Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Robert Overbury (Clerk of the Parliaments) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 5/590 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-11-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch House of Lords Lord Great Chamberlain