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Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard

Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard

Position held by the Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords

The Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK Government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords.[1] The present Captain is The 9th Earl of Courtown, who was appointed to the position in the May ministry in July 2016.

Quick Facts Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard & Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Lords, Style ...

1485–present

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

The 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard from 1723 to 1725.

19th century

20th century

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21st century

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References

  • J. Haydn, The Book of Dignities
  • C. Cook and B. Keith, British Historical Facts 1830–1900
  • D. Butler and G. Butler, Twentieth Century British Political Facts 1900–2000
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