Lord Chamberlain
Britishnoun
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Defences from Sir Laurence Olivier and other theatre icons failed to stop it being censored by Lord Chamberlain, who refused to licence the play.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
At the time, plays needed approval from an official known as the Lord Chamberlain, and the Royal Court was prosecuted for staging “Saved” without a license.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
The Lord Chamberlain, the most senior official in the royal household, will break his 'Wand of Office', signifying the end of his service to the sovereign, and place it on the casket.
From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2022
But funnily enough, I was asked to do another portrait for the Royal Collection of Lord Chamberlain, who was this very grand old gentleman in the royal household.
From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022
On Saturdays, both Houses can be seen free, by order from the Lord Chamberlain, easily obtained at a neighbouring office; and certain corridors and chambers are open on other days of the week.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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