Gentleman of the Bedchamber

Gentleman of the Bedchamber was a title in the royal household of the Kingdom of England from the 11th century, later used also in the Kingdom of Great Britain.

There were always several holders of the office, who were invariably gentlemen and almost invariably peers, often important ones, as the regular access to the monarch which the role brought was the most valuable commodity of the courtier.

The duties of the office involved waiting on the King when he ate in private, helping him to dress, guarding the bedchamber and water closet, and providing companionship.

From 1660 the office of first gentleman of the bedchamber was invariably combined with that of Groom of the Stool.

The term 'gentleman of the bedchamber' is generally used to translate the French Gentilhomme de la Chambre, who would perform the duties of the Grand Chamberlain of France during his absence from court. He would oversee the King's entertainments and physicians.

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