chamberlain

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The most notable figure in the room is Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is the Pope's "camerlengo" or chamberlain and runs the Vatican until a new Pope is chosen.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

This alienated his family members, who grew resentful of the power of Askia’s head chamberlain, Ali Fulan.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The lord chamberlain broke his wand of office and placed it onto the coffin, a symbol of the end of his service, to be buried with the sovereign.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

During that period, known as the “sede vacante,” or “empty See,” the camerlengo, or chamberlain, runs the administration and finances of the Holy See.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

I will not step down to be the dotard chamberlain of an upstart.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien