High Steward of Westminster Abbey
- High Steward of Westminster Abbey
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 (16th century [http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=93220] ) and Douglas Hurd (fl. 2004 [http://www.westminster-abbey.org/press/archives/040209_recommendations.htm] ), and the present holder is Roy Strong.
The official costume is an orange cape and white ruff. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/queenmother/article/0,,681682,00.html]
The deputy High Steward is an "ex officio" role of the Lord Mayor of Westminster.
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*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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