PRIVY-CHAMBER, GENTLEMEN OF THE
PRIVY-CHAMBER, GENTLEMEN OF THE, officers of the royal household of England, instituted by King Henry VII., to attend on the king and queen at court, and in their progresses, diversions, &c. For a number of years past, no services have been required of these officers, and no salary or fee is attached to the office. There are also four Gentlemen Ushers of the Privy-chamber, who are in regular attendance on the sovereign, waiting in the Presence-chamber, and attending on the royal person; they have the honor of conducting her Majesty, in the absence of the higher officers.