The Household of the Norman Kings
Geoffrey H. White
The great offices of state have their origin in the royal household Norman kings, most which existed Normandy before Conquest. duke Normans had his stewards and butlers, chamberlains constables, when he invaded England; became king English officers accompanied him. For they were still personal officers; who served him wherever might be. It was not until dominions divided between sons that occasion arose for appoint; ment separate England Normandy; after Henry I recovered from brother, did maintain duchy. 1133 took first step towards division chief by granting to Aubrey de Vere office master chamberlain England, while Tancarville family remained hereditary Normandy.
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