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High Steward of Westminster Abbey

High Steward of Westminster Abbey

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For other uses, see High Steward (disambiguation).

The High Steward of Westminster Abbey is an honorary role at Westminster Abbey, London. He is appointed by the Dean and Chapter, and holds the office for life. Past holders have included Robert Cecil (in the 16th century[1]) and Douglas Hurd (fl. 2004[2]).

Since October 2016, the role has been held by Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry.[3]

The official costume is an orange cape and white ruff.[4]

The deputy High Steward is an ex officio role of the Lord Mayor of Westminster.

List of holders

Sources

  • Wrightson, "The Social World of Early Modern Westminster: Abbey, Court and Community, 1525–1640" (English Historical Review 2007; CXXII: 180–182)
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    Merritt, J. F. (2001). "The Cradle of Laudianism? Westminster Abbey, 1558–1630". The Journal of Ecclesiastical History. 52 (4): 623–646. doi:10.1017/S0022046901008764. S2CID 162230733. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2007.
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    "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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    "News archive | 威斯敏斯特大教堂". Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
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    "Farewell to a mother, a queen and a symbol of a bygone age". TheGuardian.com. 10 April 2002. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
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    The Times. No. 36047. London. 24 January 1900. p. 9. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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