Queen's Bargemaster

Queen's Bargemaster

The King's/Queen's Bargemaster is a subordinate officer of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.

He is responsible for the twelve Royal Watermen, each of whom receives an annual salary of £3.50. Those watermen over the age of 70 years become extra watermen to the King/Queen. He has part-time duties whenever the Sovereign travels on inland waterways, and also on certain ceremonial occasions.

List of incuments

*Ken Dwan -2004
*Robert Crouch, MVO c.2002
*Edwin Hunt 1977-
*Albert Barry, MVO -1977
*Ernest Barry 1950-1951
*J T Phelps c.1938


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