Lord Great Chamberlain
| Lord Great Chamberlain of England | |
|---|---|
since 8 September 2022
Joint hereditary officeholders
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| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Type | Great Officer of State |
| Appointer | The Monarch |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | c. 1126 |
| First holder | Robert Malet |
| Superseded by | Lord High Treasurer (in monetary affairs) |
| Succession | Hereditary |
| Salary | Unpaid |
The Lord Great Chamberlain of England is the sixth of the Great Officers of State, ranking beneath the Lord Privy Seal but above the Lord High Constable. The office of Lord Great Chamberlain is an ancient one: it was first created around 1126 (in Norman times) and has been in continuous existence since 1138. The incumbent is Rupert Carington, 7th Baron Carrington.