The history of the ancient and moderne estate of the principality of Wales, dutchy of Cornewall, and earldome of Chester Collected out of the records of the Tower of London, and diuers ancient authours. By Sir Iohn Dodridge Knight, one of his Maiesties iudges in the Kings Bench. And by himselfe dedicated to King Iames of euer blessed memory.

The Prouince of Wales had also diuers and sun∣dry officers about his person,

and of his houshold, which were these that follow, as they are collected

out of Records, where mention is made of them.

The Councell of the Prince, consisting of di∣uers Honourable, Worshipfull and Learned per∣sons, to councell, for the leasing and good dispo∣sing of his reuenues.

The Gouernour of the Princes person to whom the education and institution of the yong Prince was committed. Such was the Lord Riuers vnto Prince Edward, I〈…〉〈…〉 to King Edward the Fourth, wherein also the Queene, Mother vnto the Prince; had a speciall interest, for few things were done concerning the Prince, without her priuity and advice.

The Chamberlaine to the Prince, it appeareth that Richard ••e〈…〉〈…〉 B〈…〉〈…〉e was Chamberlaine to the blacke Prince, sonne and heire to King Edward the Third: And Sir Thomas Poole was chiefe Cham∣berlaine to Prince Arth••re: so was Thomas V〈…〉〈…〉, to Prince Edward, sonne to King Edward the Fourth.

The Attourney generall to the Prince▪ William Ruddall was sometimes Attourney to the Prince.

The Clarke of the Princes Councell, or Secre∣tary, and the keeper of his Bookes, Writings, and Records, his fee was 10. l. per annum, and his dy∣〈…〉〈…〉▪ one Thomas Tamworth had this office.

The Vsher of the Councell Chamber of the Prince, his fee was 10. l. per annum, and his char∣ges for attendance of the Councell there; one Tho∣mas 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sometimes and this office.

The Gentleman Vsher of the Princes priuie Chamber, Sir Thomas Wroth had this office to Prince Edward in the life of King H. 8. and yet was that Prince neuer created Prince of Wales.

The keeper of the Princes Wardrobe, who sometimes was one Giles Danies, and had a Patent there of with a fee of 5. l. 10. s. yeerely.

These Officers that follow, are principal∣ly necessary, besides many other Officers in∣feriour left out and •••• doubt did serue the Princes of this Realme, although no men∣tion of them of Record.

• The Treasurer or Receiuer generall of the Prince of all his Reuenues, which appeareth in this, that he had his generall Exchequer at Westminster.
• The Princes chiefe Secretary.
• The Master of the Princes Horses, vnder whom are his Equiryes, and those that teach him to ride.
• ...

• The School masters of the Prince, as namely, those that teach him
  • The Arts and Philosophy.
  • The Tongues, as the French, Italian, Spanish, &c.
  • The principles of the Lawes of the Realme, and of the ciuill and Ecclesiasticall lawes.

Notes

• The Councell.
• Gouernour.
• Chamberlaine 21 E. 3 pat. part 2.
• Hollinshead.
• The Attourney. 11 E. 4 ••at. pars 1.
• The Clarke.
• The Vsher.
• The Vsher of the Princes Chamber.