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[[File:Queen Victoria's Royal Barge.png|thumb|left|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.]] |
[[File:Queen Victoria's Royal Barge.png|thumb|left|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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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 |
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 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> |
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> |
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King's Bargemaster of the Royal Household | |
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Incumbent since 2018Chris Livett | |
Formation | 1215 |
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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 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 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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Queen_Victoria%27s_Royal_Barge.png/400px-Queen_Victoria%27s_Royal_Barge.png)
The ceremonial duties include state occasions involving the Thames, and onshore duties, 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.[3]
See also Gloriana (barge).
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Thames_Diamond_Jubilee_Pageant_-_Royal_Barge_Gloriana.jpg/220px-Thames_Diamond_Jubilee_Pageant_-_Royal_Barge_Gloriana.jpg)
List of Bargemasters
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- Chris Livett (2018–present)[4]
- Paul Ludwig (2004[5]–c. 2018)
- Kenny Dwan (2003–2004)
- Robert Crouch, MVO (c. 1991–2003)[6]
- Edwin Hunt, MVO (1978–1990)
- Albert Barry, MVO (1951–1977)
- Ernest Barry (1950–1951)
- J. T. Phelps (c. 1938)
- James Messenger (1862–1901)
References
- ^ The Royal Household. "The King's Watermen". Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ The Royal Household. "The Royal Watermen". Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ "The Royal Barge, star of the show for Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, is revealed", Roya Nikkhah, The Telegraph, 11 December 2011.
- ^ "H M The Queen's Barge Master". Watermen and Lightermen. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
- ^ "Paul is appointed new Queen's Bargemaster". Port Community News. 2 (78): III. November–December 2004. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ 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.