High Steward of Westminster Abbey
The High Steward of Westminster Abbey is an honorary role at Westminster Abbey, London. He is appointed by the Dean and Chapter, and holds the office for life. Past holders have included Robert Cecil (16th century ) and Douglas Hurd (fl. 2004 ), and the present holder is Lord Luce.
The official costume is an orange cape and white ruff.
The deputy High Steward is an ex officio role of the Lord Mayor of Westminster.
List of holders
- Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster ? - 22 December 1899
- Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury January 1900 - 22 August 1903 (High Steward of the City and Liberty of Westminster)[1]
Sources
- Wrightson, "The Social World of Early Modern Westminster: Abbey, Court and Community, 1525–1640" (English Historical Review 2007; CXXII: 180-182)
- ↑ The Times (London). Wednesday, 24 January 1900. (36047), p. 9.