Earl Marshal of Tanaau
| Earl Marshal of Tanaau | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Vacant | |
| Type | Great Officer of State |
| Appointer | Monarch |
| Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
| Formation | 19 November 2023 |
| Deputy | Deputy Earl Marshal |
The Earl Marshal of Tanaau is a royal officeholder and chivalric title under the sovereign of Tanaau. It is the eighth great officer of state, ranking below the Lord High Constable but above the Lord High Admiral. The office is usually granted to a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.
The office is currently vacant.
History
The earl marshal was a post established on 19 November 2023, with the foundation of the other great officers of state.
Responsibilities
The role of the earl marshal is mostly ceremonial. The officeholder helps in the organisation and planning of state occasions such as the monarch's coronation, royal weddings, state funerals and the state opening of parliament.
The earl marshal is also the leading officer of arms. As a result of this, they oversee the College of Arms and are ex officio the sole judge of the High Court of Chivalry.
Appointment
The earl marshal is appointed at the discretion of the monarch, and they serve at the monarch's pleasure. As the office is largely a ceremonial office, the monarch is not conventionally required to accept nominations for the position from the prime minister.