Waterman to the Royal Family Warrant

Until the middle of the nineteenth century the Sovereign regularly travelled on the river Thames, either on State occasions or between the royal palaces of Windsor, Westminster, Hampton Court Greenwich and the Tower of London. The men who rowed the royal barges were known as Royal Watermen. Although there are no royal State barges afloat the Queen still retains twenty four Royal Watermen under The Queen’s Bargemaster, one of the most ancient appointments in the Royal Household. The Royal Watermen are chosen from the ranks of the Thames Watermen whose business today is manning tugs and launches. Each receives a royal warrant of appointment and is paid a modest sum of £3.50 a year.

Lovely and unique wooden cut out warrant fitted into blue baise background and framed.

Underneath the warrant is By appointment - Waterman to the Royal Family.

Dimensions.

20in x 19.5in x 2.25in 3.5kg weight