Chamberlain
On the national level, a chamberlain is a personal advisor and confidant to a titular ruling head or heads; a similar position exists at the local level as well. Chamberlains—named in part for their practice of giving advice behind closed doors, in private chambers—give counsel and lend expertise to executives and policy-makers. In some cities, the chamberlain has direct, personal authority in various proceedings, in order to ensure a more efficient government.
Alternate Title: Steward.
Associated Class: Aristocrat.
Chamberlain/Lord High Chamberlain
The officer in charge of the private apartments of a King or high ranking noble. Of all the positions in a lord’s court, none is more trusted or important to the daily activity of the estate than that of the Lord High Chamberlain. In modern terms, the chamberlain is the lord’s right-hand man. He controls all access to the Lord and can act on his behalf in any instance. Orders which are issued by the Lord High Chamberlain are assumed to come directly from the lord and must be obeyed without question.
A number of individuals will report to the Lord High Chamberlain. It is his job to coordinate reports from numerous lesser officials and present his lord with the information needed to make wise decisions. The Chamberlain enjoys the absolute trust of his monarch and can act in his behalf on any matter. In many cases where an audience has been requested with the lord, the chamberlain will be able to resolve matters without having to “trouble his royal highness.”
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