The Privy Council Flashcards
What was The Privy Council?
Elizabeth’s principle advisers and ministers
Who were members of the Privy Council appointed by?
The queen
How many times a week did the Privy council meet?
2-3 times
Did Elizabeth always take the Privy Council’s advice?
No
How many councillors were in the Privy Council?
19 (reduced to 13 later on in her life)
What was the Secretary of State?
The queen’s principal adviser
What did the Lord Treasurer control?
Government expenditure and tax collection
What did the Lord High Admiral command?
The Navy
What did the Controller of the Household manage?
The queen’s finances
What was the Lord Chamberlain’s job?
To run the Royal household?
What was the Vice Chamberlain’s job?
To assist the Lord Chamberlain
What was the Keeper of the Great Seal’s job?
To make sure all government documents were legalised
What was the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s job?
To look after the estates ad revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster (the monarch’s personal land and wealth?
