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Difference between Lord Chamberlain and Lord Great Chamberlain

Lord Chamberlain—(UK) an officer responsible for the royal household who is also the licenser of plays (also: Lord Chamberlain of the Household):

  • But the particular function of the Lord Chamberlain led to many clashes over works that have since become classics.

Lord Great Chamberlain—(UK) a hereditary officer of state whose duties were originally financial but are now mainly ceremonial:

  • Control of the Palace of Westminster was for centuries exercised by the Queen’s representative, the Lord Great Chamberlain.