Royal Court of Emerstari

The Royal Court of Emerstari (Emerstarian: Kuings Husholdting), also known as the Royal Household is the collective departments which support the immediate members of the royal family, particularly the King, in their private and governmental dealings. The Royal Court includes government and military officials, royal waiting staff and officers, and individuals invited by the monarch such as clerics, craftsmen, scientists, musicians, poets, or artists; members particularly close the the monarch may be part of the Privy Council. In this way, the Royal Court fulfills both polticial, symbolic, and practical function.

Although the Royal Court is, as stated above, limited to the immediate members of the royal family, the King may induct or remove kin from the Royal Court; this is traditionally done to the daughters and sisters of the monarch to limit the size of the Royal Court. Erik XII Georg most recently excercised this power to remove his daughter, Frederikke Nathalie Eirikr–Ljundmark, from it upon her marriage to Harald Knudt Ljundmark, Duke of der Oarner in 2023.

Royal Court of Erik XII Georg

Officers of the Royal Court

Lord Chamberlain

The Lord Chamberlain (Emerstarian: Herre Kammer) is one of the senior officers of the Royal Court, heading the Department of the State. The office of Lord Chamberlain has been held continuously by the Fjellborg family, particularly the Dukes of Fjellborg, since 1643.

12 July 1960 - 29 November 2032: Erik Karl Fjellborg, Duke of Fjellborg
8 January 2033: Jakob Lorens Fjellborg, Duke of Fjellborg

Court Jester

18 June 2002: Harald Benjamin Akselssen
20 August 2012: Karl Rikard Meijer
2 October 2029: Valter Frederik Mann

Court Dwarf

5 June 1995: Jakob Tregge Armundssen

Blacksmith to the Crown

5 June 1995 - 5 June 2015: Karl Olaf Treggessen
12 August 2015: Rudolf Eb Anderssen
28 September 2028: Aryn Aodhagan

Silversmith to the Crown

5 June 1995 - 17 September 2020: Per Hervalde Holdemann
15 October 2020: Valter Per Holdemann

Carpenter to the Crown

5 June 1995: Ulrik Frederik Månstrom

Literaturer to the King

17 October 2002: Donner Engelbrekt Olafssen
9 April 2028: Karlotte Mikaela Anderssen

Musician to the King

20 May 1996: Ragnvald Gjorde Brundt
8 July 2004: Kristoffer Martin Erikssen

Thespian to the King

16 February 1999: Villem Johann Berg
14 June 2011: Finn Kjelle Sjunde

Poet to the King

7 March 2008: Henrik Villem Karlssen

Athlete to the King

23 August 2004: Georg Frederik Larssen
6 May 2013: Thomes Ragnvald Engfeld
18 September 2020: Artur Herjolf Ekljund
11 July 2028: Karl Jakob Erikssen.

Lord Steward

The Lord Steward (Emerstarian: Herre Tendemann) is one of the senior officers of the Royal Court. He is in charge of the Department of Foreign Affairs and organizes all ceremonial activity such as parties, state visits, royal weddings, coronations, and the opening of legislature.

June 5 1995: Theodor Olaf Karlssen–Strand, Duke of Osterland

Armsbearer

The armsbearer carries the standard of the Emerstarian monarch at official events.

June 5 1995 - 28 June 2019: Thomes Adulf Lorenssen–Eirikr, Duke of Ekkesburg
28 June 2019: Anders Theodor Thomssen–Eirikr, Earl of Grenholm

Cupbearer

The cupbearer traditionally served drinks to the table at royal meals on account of the fear of plots; though, it is mostly ceremonial now, with only a few official duties at coronations and royal baptisms. It is typically a close, young relative of the monarch such as a child, nephew, niece, or grandchild.

June 5 1995 - 2 August 2005: Lorens Ingvar Eirikr, Prince-Gref of Logrerugneland
2 August 2005 - 15 November 2020: Karl Olaf Eirikr, Prince-Duke of Osterflodland
15 November 2020: Karl Johann Eirikr, Prince-Baronet of Ingersborg

Crownbearer

The crownbearer carries the crown, the sceptre, and the globus cruciger at coronations and was historically charged with their security. Commonly, but not always, it has been a cleric of some sort.

June 5 1995: Georg Harald Perssen, Bishop of Uppsalle

Swordbearer

The swordbearer transports one of the Swords of Virtue, depending on the event, from the Rensulier Palace Coffers to the Throne Room during coronations and knightings.

5 June 1995: Anders Frederik Eirikr, Baron of Fallstad

Lord Marshal

The Lord Marshal (Emerstarian: Herre Marskjell) is one of the senior officers of the Royal Court; the holder is the head of the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force. It was the first of the senior offices to have a holder not of noble-birth; when held be someone not of noble-birth, it is known as the High Marshal. From 1444 until 1836, the office was held exclusively by the Dukes of Whentii of the House of Leijonhuvud.

5 June 1995 - 16 September 2017: Karl Lorens Leijonhuvud, Duke of Whentii
20 September 2017-20 September 2027: Harald Valter Jakobssen, Baronet of Jakobsborg
1 December 2027: Deitrik Finn Kystmann, Duke of Bergland

Colonel of the Guard

The Colonel of the Guard is a mostly ceremonial position and is traditionally held by the eldest son of a reigning monarch.

5 June 1995: Frederik Johann Eirikr, Crown Prince of Emerstari

Captain of the Guard

5 June 1995 - 17 February 2019: Erik X Gustaf, King Grandfather
5 June 1995: Erik XI Deitrik, King Father
5 June 1995: Thomes Adulf Lorenssen–Eirikr, Duke of Ekkesburg
5 June 1995: Lorens Ingvar Eirikr, Prince-Gref of Logrerugneland
5 June 1995: Olaf Theodor Ljundmark, Duke of Uppland and Queen Father

Lietutenant of the Guard

5 June 1995: Karl Olaf Eirikr, Prince-Duke of Osterflodland
5 June 1995: Hosse Ragnvald Malmø, Duke of Malmø
7 November 2014: Karl Johann Eirikr, Prince-Baron of Ingersborg

Sergeant of the Guard

5 June 1995: Jakob Valter Kjellstrom, Earl of Kretsdal
5 June 1995: Samuel Johann Ljottesdal, Baronet of Ljottesborg
5 June 1995: Sir Adulf Ulrik Håkonssen
5 June 1995: Sir Lokke Thomes Johanssen
19 April 2009: Sir Bjorn Mikael Ingelholm
19 April 2009: Erik Valter Frederikssen, Baron of Sytte

Equerry

5 June 1995: Captain-general Harald Engelbrekt Erikssen
5 June 1995: Brigadier Frederik Karl Olsdal, Baronet of Olsdalborg
27 August 1998: Flight Colonel Jakob Donner Månssen
12 April 2016: Colonel-general Emerik Jakob Henrikssen
19 February 2022: Lieutenant-general Ragnvald Benjamin Kjelleburg
20 May 2029: Admiral Klas Ulf Karlssen, Baronet of Ulfsblomborg

Lord Admiral

The Lord Admiral (Emerstarian: Herre Admirell) is a senior officer of the Royal Court and the head of the Department of the Navy. The title was first given to Lorens Jakob Ljundstrom, Baron of Ljundstrom when King Georg I Erik formed the Royal Emerstarian Navy in 1467. Since then, the title has been held by members of the Ljundstrom many times, including by Kristoffer Lorens Ljundstrom, Baron of Ljundstrom; however, recently, the title has sometimes been given to career naval officers even if they are not of noble-birth. When it is held be someone not of noble-birth, the office is known as High Admiral.

5 June 1995 - 14 March 2027: Ragnvald Lorens Ljundstrom, Baron of Ljundstrom
25 March 2027: Georg Lorens Ljundstrom, Baron of Ljundstrom

Lord Treasurer

The Lord High Treasurer (Herre Kasser) is a senior officer of the Royal Court and is in charge of the Department of the Treasury as well as the personal funds of the Royal Family. Unlike the other senior officer positions, this office has not been held mostly be a single family.

5 June 1995 - 5 June 2010: Harald Frederik Engfeldt, Baron of Engfeldt
5 June 2010 - 10 December 2030: Hans Henrik Fjellborg, Markgref of Feldland
10 December 2030: Lars Peder Malmø, Earl of Fjordkust

Keeper of the Purse

The Keeper of the Purse (Emerstarian: Medallholder) serves under the Lord Treasurer, managing the Royal Family's personal funds.

5 June 1995 - 27 February 2018: Karl Villem Strom
18 March 2018: Hans Erik Ekkelof, Duke of Hogland

Calculator of the Purse

Before the invention of computers, the Calculator of the Purse did not work exclusively with the Royal Family's funds but also acted in a more general fashion, calculating per request. Today, it is a purely ceremonial position, but it is sometimes given to a tutor of the royal children.

5 June 1995 - 11 June 2016: Artur Ragnvald Inmann
1 August 2016: Frederik Donner Anderssen

Lord Comptroller

The Lord Comptroller (Emerstarian: Herre Borgmann) is the oldest position within senior offices of the Royal Court, and the holder is responsible for the management and upkeep of the estates, houses, castles, and palaces of the Royal Family. For much of its history, the office has been held by the Earls of Sydbønd of the House of Borgerstyrer.

June 5 1995: Ervin Måns Borgerstyrer, Earl of Sydbønd

Lord Sheriff

The Lord Sheriff (Emerstarian: Herre Fogtemann) is the second oldest position within the senior offices of the Royal Court. The Lord Sheriff heads the Department of Justice. When held by someone not of noble-birth, the office is known as High Sheriff.

5 June 1995 - 17 October 1999: Engelbrekt Anders Strand, Duke of Sjoland
1 January 2000 - 1 January 2010: Chief Justice Johann Nathanael Theorissen
23 January 2010: Håkon Frederik Lorenssen, Baronet of Lagsborg

Lord Postmaster

The Lord Postmaster (Emerstarian: Herre Postenmester) is a senior office of the Royal Court and is in charge of the Emerstarian postal service. The position was created in 1578 and was been held by the House of Ornefeldt between 1578 and 1708 and now the House of Leuen since then.

5 June 1995: Karl Martin Leuen, Duke of Varmburg

Master of the Horse

The Master of the Horse (was once an office of great importance in the Royal Court, but it is a mostly ceremonial position today. Traditionally, the Master of the Horse was charged with the management of the royal horses.

5 June 1995: Erik XI Deitrik, King Father

Master of the Hunt

The Master of the Hunt was once an office of great important in the Royal Court, but it is a mostly ceremonial position today. Traditionally, the Master of the Hunt was in charge of the royal dogs and falcons.

5 June 1995 - 17 February 2019: Erik X Gustaf, King Grandfather
16 June 2019: Olaf Theodor Ljundmark, Duke of Uppland and Queen Father

Master of the Arms

The Master of the Arms was and still is an important office within the Royal Court. They are in charge of the Rikesarkiving and the Kuingskehus fur Riketts Heraldikt åg Hvede, which keeps records on heraldry, lines of successions, and ancestry.

5 June 1995: Anders Frederik Eirikr, Baron of Fallstad

Keeper of the Books

The Keeper of the Books manages the royal libraries, keeping records for the Mater of the Arms.

5 June 1995: Anders Frederik Eirikr, Baron of Fallstad
5 June 2010: Frederik Martin Anderssen–Eirikr, Master of Fallstad

Surveyor of the Arts

The Surveyor of the Arts is tasked with the organization and storage of art held by the Royal Family.

5 June 1995 - 21 March 2014: Valter Olaf Erikssen, Sr.
30 March 2014: Valter Olaf Erikssen, Jr.

Royal Portraitmaker

The Royal Portraitmaker is an artist tasked with producing portraits of members of the Royal Family.

5 June 1995: Jakob Valdemar Karlssen

Surveyor of Photography

The Surveyor of Photography is tasked with the organization and storage of photographs held by the Royal Family.

5 June 1995: Villem Ludvig Holm

Royal Photographer

The Royal Photographer is tasked with taking photographs of the members of the Royal Family for various purposes.

5 June 1995: Ulrik Bjarne Strom

Bishop of the Synod

The Bishop of the Synod is the Primate of the Church of Emerstari; he is elected by the Alltamåndessynod every decade.

1 January 1990 - 31 December 1999: Georg Artur Leijonhuvud, Bishop of Marland
1 January 2000 - 31 December 2009: Jakob Ingevalde Karlssen, Bishop of Kjorland
1 January 2010 - 31 December 2019: Jakob Ingevalde Karlssen, Bishop of Kjorland
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2029: Mikael Ulf Bjornmann, Bishop of Rensulier
1 January 2030: Håkon Georg Hanssen, Bishop of der Vast

Chaplain to the Crown

The Chaplain to the Crown is the personal pastor of the Royal Family.

5 June 1995 - 16 June 2017: Karl Jakob Olafssen
29 August 2017: Georg Per Lokkessen

High Almoner

The High Almoner is in charge of managing the charities of the Royal Family.

5 June 1995: Valter Nathanael Kjette, Bishop of der Syd

Almoner

5 June 1995: Karl Mikael Ostermann
27 August 2008: Oskar Ragnvald Anderssen

Pages-of-Honor

5 June 1995: Thomes Vilhelm Engstrom, Earl of Gårdholm
5 June 1995: Georg Harald Engstrom, Baron of Regnsholm
5 June 1995: Karl Erik Perssen–Leijonhuvud, Earl of Undersalle

Groom of the Robes

The Groom of the Robes (Emerstarian: Kladdermann) is tasked with putting on and removing the royal robes of the King. He is also the most senior member of the waiting staff of the King.

5 June 1995: Olaf Benjamin Frederikssen–Eirikr, Baron of Hojerskogland

Groom-in-waiting

The Grooms-in-waiting are members of the royal waiting staff favored by the King.

5 June 1995: Ludvig Frederik Karlssen
5 June 1995: Bjorn Jakob Burgmann
18 August 2007: Ingemjar Gjorde Ekhardt

Head Chef

5 June 1995: Måns Jakob Ulrikssen

General Chefs

5 June 1995: Harald Mikael Sjunde
5 June 1995: Olaf Per Karlssen
5 June 1995: Jakob Frederik Larssen
5 June 1995: Georg Anders Erikssen

Chief Physician

5 June 1995 - 18 September 2011: Egenvalde Stefan Ljunde
20 September 2011: Anders Mikael Haraldssen

Sergeant-Physician

5 June 1995 - 20 September 2011: Anders Mikael Haraldssen
20 September 2011: Ragnvald Valter Hundmann

Physician-Paediatrician

5 June 1995 - 5 June 2015: Karl Aleksender Jakobssen
5 June 2015: Louis-Alexendre DuPonte

Sergeant-Surgeon

5 June 1995 - 12 December 2016: Johann Hasse Gronberg
29 January 2016: Stefan Lokke Erikssen

Surgeon-Apothecary

5 June 1995: Tregge Lorens Anderssen

Surgeon-Aurist

5 June 1995 - 17 July 2020: Frederik Oskar Hanssen
17 July 2020: Martin Deitrik Sjunde

Surgeon-Dentist

5 June 1995: Ragnvald Villem Kjellstrom

Surgeon-Oculist

5 June 1995: Rulf Tolle Johannssen

Surgeon-Orthpaedist

5 June 1995 - 16 October 2007: Heinrich von Straussen
29 October 2007: Erik Per Johannssen

Surgeon-General

5 June 1995: Samuel Adulf Rudolfssen

Surgeon-Veterinarian

5 June 1995: Lars Ingolf Berg

Coroner to the Crown

5 June 1995 - 7 April 2027: Thomes Valter Lindholm
8 April 2027: Olaf Thomes Lindholm

Undertaker to the Crown

5 June 1995 - 13 April 2007: Karl Erik Holmen
1 June 2007: Frederik Donner Ulfssen

Secretary to the King

5 June 1995: Anders Karl Skjeldberger, Earl of Skjeldberg

Press Secretary to the King

5 June 1995: Rudolf Aleksender Jakobssen

Speechwriter to the King

5 June 1995 - 18 August 2017: Olaf Mikael Perssen
10 November 2017: Samuel Georg Burger

Captain of the Drive

5 June 1995: Filip Gjorde Johanssen
5 June 1995: Henrik Loff Frederikssen

Captain of the Flight

5 June 1995: Erik Ingolf Vasten
5 June 1995: Per Renhardt Hanssen

Captain of the Rail

5 June 1995: Thomes Ludvig Perssen

Captain of the Ship

5 June 1995: Josef Håkon Vattenberger

Privy Council

7 July 1994 - 17 February 2019: Erik X Gustaf, King Grandfather (abdicated King of Emerstari)
7 July 1994: Erik XI Deitrik, King Father (abdicated King of Emerstari)
7 July 1994: Thomes Adulf Lorenssen–Eirikr, Duke of Ekkesburg (second cousin of Erik XII Georg)
7 July 1994: Elsa Nathalie Ljundmark, Queen of Emerstari (Queen-consort of Emerstari)
10 July 1994 - 20 March 2029: Karl Martin Engstrom, Bishop of Rensulier (Bishop of Rensulier)
20 July 1994: Kristien Georg Leijonhuvud–Fjellborg, Duke of Gulland (former President-Citizen of Emerstari)
17 August 1996: Captain-general Harald Engelbrekt Erikssen (officer in the Royal Emerstarian Marine Corps)
16 January 2014: Erik Gjorde Jakobssen (former President-Citizen of Emerstari)
1 December 2014: Frederik Johann Eirikr, Crown Prince of Emerstari (Crown Prince of Emerstari)
1 December 2014: Karl Olaf Eirikr, Prince-Duke of Osterflodland (second son of Erik XII georg)
12 April 2019: Colonel-general Emerik Jakob Henrikssen (officer in the Royal Emerstarian Army)
16 January 2034: Georg Lukas Johannssen (current Preisdent-Citizen of Emerstari)

Lesser Court of the Queen-Consort

Lord Consort-Chamberlain

The Lord Consort-Chamberlain is one of the senior positions in the Queen-consort's Court. The holder is mainly tasked with the management and organization of events hosted by the Queen.

20 June 1995: Karl Hans Øgnesdaller, Duke of Almapien

Literaturer to the Queen

17 September 2003: Villem Oluf Ragnvaldssen

Musician to the Queen

9 August 2014: Karlotte Henriette Månsborg

Thespian to the Queen

13 December 1999: Erika Motte Sjunde

Poet to the Queen

29 April 2001: Valter Nathanael Perssen

Athlete to the Queen

12 July 2004: Thomes Jakob Olshus
5 January 2020: Frederikke Linde Johannssen

Lord Consort-Comptroller

The Lord Consort-Comptroller is one of the senior positions in the Queen-consort's Court, and he is responsible for the management of the Queen-consort's wealth, estates, houses, castles, and palaces.

20 June 1995: Olaf Theodor Ljundmark, Duke of Uppland and Queen Father

Keeper of the Books

20 June 1995: Georg Frederik Ljundmark, Earl of Lidtenstad

Surveyor of the Arts

20 June 1995: Harald Ulrik Ljundmark, Gref of Hveinsø

Surveyor of Photography

20 June 1995: Elbrekt Per Olafssen, Baronet of Ekgrevsborg

Mistress of the Robes

20 June 1995: Annikke Helga Holde–Eirikr, Duchess of Ekkesburg

Woman of the Bedchamber

20 June 1995: Lara Elbrekta Skjeldborg–Eirikr, Princess-Grefess of Logrerugneland
20 June 1995: Henriette Stefanie Kleiden–Strand, Duchess of Sjoland
15 September 2018: Heidi Karla Eirikr–Månssten, Margravess of Ibsstad
15 September 2018: Elisabet Georgia Arhus–Eirikr, Princess-Duchess of Osterflodland

Lady-in-waiting

20 June 1995: Else Pera Kjellstrom, Countess of Kretsdal
20 June 1995: Olausa Frederikke Ljundstrom–Fjellborg, Duchess of Fjellborg
7 November 2011: Margaret Karla Engstrom, Baroness of Helmberg

Maid-of-honor

20 June 1995: Georgia Marie Strand, Duchess of Osterland
2 July 2007: Ulrika Elisabet Borgersytrer, Baroness of Vasterstad
14 August 2015: Johanna Margarette Ekkelof, Duchess of Hogland
15 September 2018: Inge Theodora Eirikr–Grenburg, Duchess of Sydenland
23 June 2020: Annikke Romë Ekkelof–Eirikr, Crown Princess of Emerstari

Gentleman-at-arms

20 June 1995: Karl Ragnvald Ljundstrom, Gref of Ekljund
20 June 1995: Frederik Olaf Lind, Baron of Oskarsholm

Equerry

18 January 2018: Sir Artur Regnhardt Erikssen

Surgeon-Gynaecologist

20 June 1995 - 12 August 2010: Anders Johann Haraldssen
30 August 2010: Villem Harald Tremsø

Secretary to the Queen

20 June 1995: Lorens Jakob Strom, Baronet of Hundsborg

Press Secretary to the Queen

20 June 1995 - 18 September 2004: Linde Maria Sjunde
25 September 2004: Karl Aleksender Mikaelssen

Speechwriter to the Queen

20 June 1995 - 25 September 2004: Karl Aleksender Mikaelssen
3 October 2004: Karlotte Mikaela Anderssen