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Encyclopedia > Constables and Governors of Windsor Castle

TheConstables and Governors of Windsor Castle are in charge of Windsor Castle on hehalf of the sovereign. The day-to-day operations are under the Superintendent, who is an officer of the Master of the Household's Department of the Royal Household. Windsor Castle. ... A superintendent is an individual that has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization. ... The office of the Master of the Household, responsible for domestic services in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. ... In all the medieval monarchies of western Europe the general system of government sprang from, and centred in, the royal household. ...


The Constable receives no salary, but has a residence in the Castle. From 1833 to 1957 the office was mostly filled by a member of the Royal Family, but now it is held by a senior retired officer of the armed forces of the Crown. He is the representative of the Lord Chamberlain within the Castle. The Constable also has nominal charge of its garrison, including the Windsor Castle Guard of the Foot Guards of the Household Division, as well as of the Military Knights of Windsor. The posts of Constable and Governor have been joined since 1660. 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. ... Crown names several entities associated with monarchy: A crown (headgear), the headgear worn by a monarch, other high dignitaries, divinities etcetera. ... The Lord Chamberlain or Lord Chamberlain of the Household is one of the chief officers of the Royal Household in the United Kingdom, and is to be distinguished from the Lord Great Chamberlain, one of the great offices of state. ... Sentry of the Grenadier Guards posted outside St Jamess Palace The Queens Guard and Queens Life Guard are the names given to contingents of cavalry and infantry soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in London. ... Foot guards is a term used to describe elite infantry regiments. ... Household Division is term used principally in the Commonwealth of Nations to describe a country’s most elite or historically senior military groupings, or those military groupings that provide functions associated directly with the Sovereign. ... Retired military officers who receive a pension and accommodation at Windsor Castle, and who provide support for the Order of the Garter and for the services of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. ...


There was a Deputy Constable and Lieutenant-Governor from 1833 to 1989. From 1964 he was also Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor, until the office was abolished in 1989. At one time there was also a separate Constable of the Round Tower. From 1928 to 1935 this was held jointly with the post of Deputy Constable. A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... An office of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom which dates from the mid-sixteenth century. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The round tower at Glendalough, Ireland, is approximately thirty metres tall A round tower was primarily a bell tower, or belfry, as the Irish form of the name cloictheach clearly indicates, and as was proved by George Petrie as long ago as 1845 and never seriously challenged since. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...


List of Constables and Governors of Windsor Castle

incomplete - Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Johns, GCB CBE LVO FRAeS RAF has been Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle since 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... General Sir Patrick Palmer, KBE was Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle 1992 to 2000. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Admiral Sir David Hallifax, KCB KCVO KBE, was Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle 1988-1992. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy (born 8 December 1913, died 2 January 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Field Marshal Sir William Slim Field Marshal The Right Honourable William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC (6 August 1897 – 14 December 1970), British military commander and 13th Governor-General of Australia, was born near Bristol, Gloucestershire. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO, PC, FRS, born His Serene Highness Prince Alexander of Teck (14 April 1874–16 January 1957), was a member of the British Royal Family, the younger brother of Queen Mary. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Reginald Baliol Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher, PC (30 June 1852 - 22 January 1930) was an historian and Liberal politician in the United Kingdom. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge(Adolphus Charles Alexander Albert Edward George Philip Louis Landislaus), neè His Serene Highness Prince Adolphus of Teck and later His Highness The Duke of Teck (13 August 1868-23 October 1927), was a member of the British Royal Family and a younger brother of... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll, usually better known by his courtesy title of Marquess of Lorne, by which he was known before 1900 (August 6, 1845 - May 2, 1914) was Governor General of Canada. ... 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861) was the husband and consort of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 – 21 April 1843), was the sixth son of King George III of the United Kingdom and his consort, Queen Charlotte. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess Conyngham, was a politician of the Regency period. ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington (17 March 1753 - 5 September 1829) was a son of William Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington and Lady Caroline Fitzroy. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The Most Noble Sir George Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu KG PC FRS FSA (July 26, 1712–May 23, 1790) was a British peer. ... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1790 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The title Duke of St Albans was created in 1684 for Charles Beauclerk when he was fourteen years old. ... The title Viscount Cobham is a Viscountcy in the Peerage of Great Britain. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... Prince Rupert of the Rhine (German: Prinz Ruprecht von der Pfalz) (17 December 1619 – 19 November 1682), soldier and inventor, was a younger son of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth Stuart, and the nephew of King Charles I of England, who created him Duke of Cumberland and Earl of... // Events January - The Triple Alliance of 1668 is formed. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... // Events January - The Triple Alliance of 1668 is formed. ... The titles Marquess and Duke of Buckingham have been created several times in the peerages of England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom. ... Events March 1 - writs were issued in February 1628 by Charles I of England that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date. ... The Earl of Leicester was created in the 12th century as a title in the Peerage of England (title now extinct), and is currently a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1837. ... Events January 7 - French troops led by Francis, Duke of Guise take Calais, the last continental possession of England July 13 - Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul des Thermes at Gravelines. ... The title of Earl of Northumberland was created several times in the Peerages of England and Great Britain. ... Arms of the Bishop of Durham The Bishop of Durham is the officer of the Church of England responsible for the diocese of Durham, one of the oldest in the country. ... Richard de Luci was first noted as Sheriff of the County of Essex. ... William Longchamp (died 1197), chancellor of England and bishop of Ely, entered public life at the close of Henry IIs reign as official to the kings son Geoffrey, for the archdeaconry of Rouen. ... Arms of the Bishop of Ely The Bishop of Ely heads the Church of England Diocese of Ely in the Province of Canterbury, in England. ...

List of Deputy Constables and Lieutenant-Governors of Windsor Castle

incomplete - Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... CB may be: Cambridge: CB is the British post code for the region in eastern England which is served by the Cambridge postal sorting office. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... CB may be: Cambridge: CB is the British post code for the region in eastern England which is served by the Cambridge postal sorting office. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... Military Cross The Military Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to officers of the armies of other Commonwealth countries, for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ... Viscount Slim, of Yarralumla in the Australian Capital Territory and of Bishopston in the City and County of Bristol, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... KG, Kg or kg may indicate: A Kampfgeschwader, a bomber squadron of the former German Luftwaffe Basketball Player Kevin Garnett An abbreviation for kilogram (always kg) Knight of the Garter, a British decoration Kommanditgesellschaft, German version of a limited partnership Kongo language (ISO 639 alpha-2) An abbreviation for konig... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-04-11, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross... Source: Veterans Affairs Canada The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and other formerly Commonwealth countries, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. ... Military Cross The Military Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to officers of the armies of other Commonwealth countries, for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in almost every country in the world. ... The Right Honourable (abbreviated The Rt Hon. ... The Right Honourable Bernard Cyril Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg, VC, GCMG, KCB, KBE, DSO (March 21, 1889–July 4, 1963) was a New Zealand military leader during World War I and World War II. // Early Life Freyberg was born in Richmond upon Thames, England and moved to New Zealand with... VC may stand for: vehicular cycling Venture capital Vice-county Victoria Cross Viet Cong Vinyl chloride Virginia Central Railway (AAR reporting mark VC) virtual circuit Visual C++ Volkov Commander (file manager) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: ISO country code This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... Source: Veterans Affairs Canada The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and other formerly Commonwealth countries, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. ... Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Colonel is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ... The Right Honourable (abbreviated The Rt Hon. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-04-11, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... CSI may stand for: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (television series) and its spinoffs, such as CSI: Miami and CSI: NY Crime Stoppers International especially Crimestoppers International Foundation which operates the Crimestoppers programs Canadian Securities Institute (csi. ... Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-04-11, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Right Honourable (abbreviated The Rt Hon. ... Viscount Esher is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... Military Badge of the Order of the Bath Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from the revision dated 2005-04-11, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...



 
 

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