The Household Flashcards
What was the royal chamber
Lord chamberlains department- catered personal needs of king
What was the great hall used for
Monarchs formal and public business
What was the chamber used for
Private and personal use in the company of a few intimate servants
Role fo lord chamberlain
Most important person in the court- in charge of all court entertainments, supervised lodgings in palace, progress arrangements
Assisted by vice chamberlain
What was the privy chamber
Most influential department in royal household- consisted of bedroom library study and bathroom
What was the household proper
Household below status supervised by lord steward
Role of lord steward
Domestic needs of entire staff
Who was lord steward in control of
The controller, the 4 masters of the household, the master of the jewels, and the kings fool
What was the royal household
Divided into 2 parts - household above stairs=the royal chamber
Household below stairs= household proper
Consisted of 500 men
