lord chamberlain

noun

variants or lord chamberlain of the household
: a royal officer and government official in England whose duties include the appointment of professional men and tradesmen for the court, the regulation of the royal theaters and chapels royal, and the licensing of all plays produced publicly in England

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“Lord chamberlain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lord%20chamberlain. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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