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Other members of The Queen's HouseholdThere are a variety of other more occasional, part-time members of The Queen's Household. These include the Great Officers of State (such as the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Earl Marshal) and others such as the Lord Steward and the Master of the Horse (titular heads of the Master of the Household's Department and of the Royal Mews). These members are unpaid, but play a ceremonial role; their titles originate from a time when the government of the country rested squarely in the hands of the monarch. Today, they have little to do with the daily running of the Royal Household.The Ladies-in-waiting are appointed personally by The Queen and other female members of the Royal family to accompany them on public engagements including national occasions and State Visits abroad. They often deal with the flowers, cards and presents which The Queen and other members of the Royal family receive during their visits and walkabouts. They also deal with The Queen's private correspondence and reply to letters from the public, especially those from children. The Equerry to The Queen supports Her Majesty in her official duties and private life, as a member of a small team responsible for the detailed planning and execution of The Queen's daily programme. The Equerry is seconded from the armed forces for three years, and wears uniform during The Queen's daytime engagements. |
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