Who are the people working behind the scenes within the royal household? The Lord Chamberlain’s Office The Lord Chamberlain’s Office will be working around the clock on the arrangements for the duke’s funeral. Usually based at Buckingham Palace, the team, headed by the Queen’s Comptroller, is tasked with the practical side of staging the day. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Andrew Ford, who was the Queen’s Comptroller from 2006-2018, carrying the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament (Adrian Dennis/PA) Lieutenant Colonel Michael Vernon, who served in the Coldstream Guards ...