Captain of the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners
| Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms & Chief Whip of the House of Lords |
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Incumbent
The Lord Taylor of Holbeach |
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| Style | The Most Honourable |
| Appointer | Prime Minister |
| Formation | 1509 |
| First holder | The Earl of Essex |
The Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms is a UK government post since 1945 held by the Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords. Prior to 17 March 1834, the Gentlemen-at-Arms were known as the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners.
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