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{{Short description|Subordinate officer of the Royal Household}}
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{{Infobox political post
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|post = Queen's Bargemaster
|post = King's Bargemaster
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|body = the Royal Household
|insignia = Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom.svg
|insignia = Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (Tudor crown).svg
|insigniasize = 120px
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|incumbent = Chris Livett
|incumbent = Chris Livett
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|formation = 1215
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The '''King's Bargemaster''' is a subordinate officer of the [[Royal Household]] of the [[Sovereign of the United Kingdom]]. Until the mid-19th century, the [[British Royal Family|Royal Family]] frequently used a [[Royal barge#United Kingdom|royal barge]] for transport along the [[River Thames]]. The role of the King's Bargemaster was to oversee this. The tradition of the Bargemaster dates back to 1215, with the signing of [[Magna Carta]] at [[Runnymede]]. The role is now largely ceremonial.

[[File:State Opening of Parliament 2015 (18142192736).jpg|250px|thumb|The Queen's Bargemaster and a Royal Waterman (with a royal footman standing behind them) on the carriage conveying the Imperial State Crown to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening, 2015.]]
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The '''King's/Queen's Bargemaster''' is a subordinate officer of the [[Royal Household]] of the [[Sovereign of the United Kingdom]]. Until the mid-19th century, the [[British Royal Family|Royal Family]] frequently used the [[River Thames]] for transport, but the role is now largely ceremonial. The tradition of the Bargemaster dates back to 1215, with the signing of [[Magna Carta]] at [[Runnymede]].


The Bargemaster is responsible for the '''Royal Watermen''', chosen from the ranks of the [[Company of Watermen and Lightermen|Thames Watermen]] who operate tugs and launches on the river. There are 24 Royal Watermen,<ref>{{cite web
The Bargemaster is responsible for the '''Royal Watermen''', chosen from the ranks of the [[Company of Watermen and Lightermen|Thames Watermen]] who operate tugs and launches on the river. There are 24 Royal Watermen,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsandCeremonies/Ceremonialbodies/TheQueensWatermen.aspx
| url = https://www.royal.uk/queens-watermen
| title = The Queen's Watermen
| title = The Queen's Watermen
| author = The Royal Household
| publisher = [[Royal Households of the United Kingdom|The Royal Household]]
| accessdate = 2 June 2011
| access-date = 2023-10-02
}}</ref> each of whom receives an annual salary of £3.50.<ref>{{cite web
}}</ref> each of whom receives an annual salary of £3.50.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/OfficialRoyalposts/RoyalWatermen.aspx
| url = http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/OfficialRoyalposts/RoyalWatermen.aspx
| title = The Royal Watermen
| title = The Royal Watermen
| author = The Royal Household
| publisher = [[Royal Households of the United Kingdom|The Royal Household]]
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130329035540/http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/OfficialRoyalposts/RoyalWatermen.aspx
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| accessdate = 2 June 2011
| archive-date = 2013-03-29
| url-status = dead
| access-date = 2023-10-02
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


==Duties==
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The ceremonial duties include [[state occasion]]s involving the Thames, and onshore duties, acting as footmen on royal carriages during [[State visit]]s, [[royal wedding]]s and jubilees. At the coronation, the Royal Watermen walk in the procession behind The Queen’s Bargemaster. At the [[State Opening of Parliament]], the Queen’s Bargemaster and four Royal Watermen travel as boxmen on coaches, guarding the [[regalia]] when it is conveyed from [[Buckingham Palace]] to [[Palace of Westminster|Westminster]] and back.
[[File:Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - Royal Barge Gloriana.jpg|thumb|left|The Royal Barge ''Gloriana''. Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Barge presented to her at her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.]]
The ceremonial duties include [[state occasion]]s involving the Thames. In recent years for example, they have helped organise and facilitate river Pageants for the [[Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Golden Jubilee]] and [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Diamond Jubilee]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://heartheboatsing.com/2012/06/04/thames-diamond-jubilee-pageant/ | title=Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant | date=4 June 2012 }}</ref>


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[[File:State Opening of Parliament 2015 (18142192736).jpg|250px|thumb|The Queen's Bargemaster and a Royal Waterman (with a royal footman standing behind them) on the carriage conveying the Imperial State Crown to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening, 2015.]] Onshore duties include acting as footmen on royal carriages during [[State visit]]s, [[royal wedding]]s and jubilees. At the coronation, the Royal Watermen walk in the procession behind The King’s Bargemaster. At the [[State Opening of Parliament]], the King’s Bargemaster and four Royal Watermen travel as boxmen on coaches, guarding the [[regalia]] when it is conveyed from [[Buckingham Palace]] to [[Palace of Westminster|Westminster]] and back.
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The privately owned charter vessel {{MV|Spirit of Chartwell}} was transformed into a [[royal barge]] for the Queen's use during her [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Diamond Jubilee]]. On 3 June 2012, the barge carried the Queen, the [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Duke of Edinburgh]] and other members of the Royal Family, in the [[Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant]].<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/8948142/The-Royal-Barge-star-of-the-show-for-Diamond-Jubilee-River-Pageant-is-revealed.html "The Royal Barge, star of the show for Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, is revealed"], Roya Nikkhah, ''The Telegraph'', 11 December 2011.</ref> See also [[Gloriana (barge)]].

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The privately owned charter vessel {{MV|Spirit of Chartwell}} was transformed into a [[royal barge]] for the Queen's use during her [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Diamond Jubilee]]. On 3 June 2012, the barge carried the Queen, the [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Duke of Edinburgh]] and other members of the Royal Family, in the [[Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant]].<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/8948142/The-Royal-Barge-star-of-the-show-for-Diamond-Jubilee-River-Pageant-is-revealed.html "The Royal Barge, star of the show for Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, is revealed"], Roya Nikkhah, ''The Telegraph'', 11 December 2011.</ref>


==List of Bargemasters==
==List of Bargemasters==
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[[File:James Arthur Messenger.jpg|thumb|left|[[James Messenger|James Arthur Messenger]], Barge Master to Her Majesty Queen Victoria 1862–1901]]
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*Chris Livett (2018–present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://watermenscompany.com/h-m-queens-barge-master/|title=H M The Queen's Barge Master|date=2018-05-04|website=Watermen and Lightermen|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref>
[[File:Queen Victoria's Royal Barge.png|thumb|right|400px|Queen Victoria's Royal Barge. This would have been the barge of which James Messenger was the Master in his service from 1862 to 1901. The photo is of an etching created in 1854.]]
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*Chris Livett (since 2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://watermenscompany.com/h-m-queens-barge-master/|title=H M The Queen's Barge Master|date=2018-05-04|website=Watermen and Lightermen|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref>
*Paul Ludwig (2004<ref>{{cite journal
*Paul Ludwig (2004<ref>{{cite journal
| url = http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/OfficialRoyalposts/RoyalWatermen.aspx
| url = http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/OfficialRoyalposts/RoyalWatermen.aspx
| title = Paul is appointed new Queen’s Bargemaster
| title = Paul is appointed new Queen's Bargemaster
| journal = Port Community News
| journal = Port Community News
| volume = 2
| volume = 2
| issue = 78
| issue = 78
| page = III
| page = III
| accessdate = 2 June 2011
| access-date = 2 June 2011
| date = November–December 2004
| date = November–December 2004
}}</ref>–c.2018)
}}</ref>–c. 2018)
*[[Kenny Dwan]] (2003–2004)
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*[[Kenny Dwan]] (2003–2004)[[File:James Arthur Messenger.jpg|thumb|right|James Arthur Messenger was Barge Master to Her Majesty Queen Victoria 1862-1901]]
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*Robert Crouch, [[Royal Victorian Order|MVO]] (c. 1991–2003)<ref>{{cite journal

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|url = http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/pdfs/pp/P7_PORT.pdf
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*Robert Crouch, [[Royal Victorian Order|MVO]] (c.1991–2003)<ref>{{cite journal
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|title = Honour for the Queen's Bargemaster as he steps down
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| url = http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/pdfs/pp/P7_PORT.pdf
|author = George Cossey
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| title = Honour for the Queen's Bargemaster as he steps down
| author = George Cossey
|journal = Port of London
| journal = Port of London
|publisher = Port of London Authority
|date = January–February 2003
| publisher = Port of London Authority
| date = January–February 2003
|volume = 2
| volume = 2
|issue = 67
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|access-date = 2 June 2011
| issue = 67
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110724024703/http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/pdfs/pp/P7_PORT.pdf
| accessdate = 2 June 2011
|archive-date = 24 July 2011
|url-status = dead
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
*[[Edwin Hunt (waterman)|Edwin Hunt]], [[Royal Victorian Order|MVO]] (1978–1990)
*[[Edwin Hunt (waterman)|Edwin Hunt]], [[Royal Victorian Order|MVO]] (1978–1990)
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*[[J. T. Phelps]] (c. 1938)
*[[J. T. Phelps]] (c. 1938)
*[[James Messenger]] (1862–1901)
*[[James Messenger]] (1862–1901)

==See also==
*[[Gloriana (barge)|''Gloriana'' (barge)]]
*[[MV Spirit of Chartwell|MV ''Spirit of Chartwell'']]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{English Monarchy Household}}
{{British Monarchy Household}}


[[Category:Positions within the British Royal Household]]
[[Category:Positions within the British Royal Household]]

Latest revision as of 23:31, 20 March 2024

King's Bargemaster of the Royal Household
Incumbent
Chris Livett
since 2018
Formation1215

The King's Bargemaster is a subordinate officer of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. Until the mid-19th century, the Royal Family frequently used a royal barge for transport along the River Thames. The role of the King's Bargemaster was to oversee this. The tradition of the Bargemaster dates back to 1215, with the signing of Magna Carta at Runnymede. The role is now largely ceremonial.

The Bargemaster is responsible for the Royal Watermen, chosen from the ranks of the Thames Watermen who operate tugs and launches on the river. There are 24 Royal Watermen,[1] each of whom receives an annual salary of £3.50.[2]

Duties

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The Royal Barge Gloriana. Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Barge presented to her at her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The ceremonial duties include state occasions involving the Thames. In recent years for example, they have helped organise and facilitate river Pageants for the Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee.[3]

The Queen's Bargemaster and a Royal Waterman (with a royal footman standing behind them) on the carriage conveying the Imperial State Crown to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening, 2015.

Onshore duties include acting as footmen on royal carriages during State visits, royal weddings and jubilees. At the coronation, the Royal Watermen walk in the procession behind The King’s Bargemaster. At the State Opening of Parliament, the King’s Bargemaster and four Royal Watermen travel as boxmen on coaches, guarding the regalia when it is conveyed from Buckingham Palace to Westminster and back.

The privately owned charter vessel MV Spirit of Chartwell was transformed into a royal barge for the Queen's use during her Diamond Jubilee. On 3 June 2012, the barge carried the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family, in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.[4]

List of Bargemasters

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James Arthur Messenger, Barge Master to Her Majesty Queen Victoria 1862–1901
Queen Victoria's Royal Barge. This would have been the barge of which James Messenger was the Master in his service from 1862 to 1901. The photo is of an etching created in 1854.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Queen's Watermen". The Royal Household. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "The Royal Watermen". The Royal Household. Archived from the original on 29 March 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant". 4 June 2012.
  4. ^ "The Royal Barge, star of the show for Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, is revealed", Roya Nikkhah, The Telegraph, 11 December 2011.
  5. ^ "H M The Queen's Barge Master". Watermen and Lightermen. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Paul is appointed new Queen's Bargemaster". Port Community News. 2 (78): III. November–December 2004. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  7. ^ George Cossey (January–February 2003). "Honour for the Queen's Bargemaster as he steps down" (PDF). Port of London. 2 (67). Port of London Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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