The Lord Steward
The Lord Steward and The Office of the Lord Steward is responsible for all hospitality, catering, and housekeeping arrangements for official and private entertaining and living at all the Royal residences. The Office of the Lord Steward is made up of the General Branch, Culinary Branch, Housekeeping Branch, and Lawn and Gardening Branch and are collectively know as The Departments of the Master of the Household.
The General Branch is responsible for the organization, running and staffing of the ceremonial events and entertainment at all residences in Arrethtrae and on special occasions abroad. Members are responsible for a wide range of duties, including: greeting and looking after guests and members of the Royal Family, serving at functions, travel and luggage arrangements for the King or Queen’s journeys, valeting, the arrangement of flowers, managing the wine cellars and managing the porcelain, glass and plate pantries. The Culinary Branch is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food at all Royal Residences. The Housekeeping Branch is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, presentation and general upkeep of all accomidation at the Royal Residences. The Lawn and Gardening Branch is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, presentation, and general upkeep of all Royal Lawns and Gardens at the Royal Residences. |