His father had served on the Haitian supreme court...........he would come and see me give speeches a lot at Toastmaster clubs..........i would enter into contests............but they don't take me seriously........b/c i am not tall, dark and handsome...........a man will not get respect unless he is that or older.......................or at least looks it................

I was reading up on the King's Speech...........this position is mentioned in the book..........................

Duties[edit]

The Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain from 1689 to 1697, holding the white staff of office. (Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt; c. 1697.)

The Lord Chamberlain is the senior official of the Royal Household and oversees its business, including liaising with the other senior officers of the Household, chairing Heads of Department meetings, and advising in the appointment of senior Household officials.^[1][3] The Lord Chamberlain also undertakes ceremonial duties and serves as the channel of communication between the Sovereign and the House of Lords.^[1]

The Lord Chamberlain's Office is a department of the Royal Household and is headed by the Comptroller. It is responsible for organising ceremonial activities including state visits, investitures, garden parties, the State Opening of Parliament, weddings and funerals.^[1]

He also regulates the design and the wearing of court uniform and dress and how insignia are worn.