Bill Scott (priest) facts for kids
William Sievwright Scott was a priest who worked for the British Royal Family. He was born on 1 February 1946 and passed away on 17 July 2020, at 74 years old.
In his early years, Scott had been an organist in the Dundee area, before training for the priesthood under the guidance of Reverend Clifford Jones.
Quick facts for kids The Reverend Prebendary Bill Scott |
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| Deputy Clerk of the Closet and Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Ecclesiastical Household |
| In Office | 2007–2015 |
| Predecessor | William Booth |
| Successor | Paul Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | William Sievwright Scott |
| Born | 1 February 1946 |
| Died | 17 July 2020 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
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Who Was William Scott?
William Scott was an Anglican priest. He worked for the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II. He was a special chaplain at Buckingham Palace. This meant he was the only full-time priest working for the Royal Family.
Scott's Important Roles
Scott held several important jobs within the Royal Household:
- Domestic Chaplain: He was a personal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
- Deputy Clerk of the Closet: He helped choose new chaplains for the Queen.
- Sub-Almoner: He managed the Queen's charity work.
- Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal: He looked after the Queen's spiritual needs. He also managed the daily running of the Chapel Royal. This included its choirs and other priests.
Helping the Queen's Charities
As Sub-Almoner, Scott helped with the Royal Almonry. This office handles the Queen's gifts to charity. One important event was the annual Royal Maundy Service. Here, the Queen gives special silver coins to retired people.
Scott's Earlier Career
Before working directly for the Queen, Scott had other roles.
Chaplain and Vicar
Before 2007, Scott was the Chaplain of The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy. He was also the Chaplain of the Royal Victorian Order. Earlier, he was the Vicar of St Mary's Church, Bourne Street in London. This church is known for its Anglo-Catholic traditions.
Royal Recognition
In December 2014, Queen Elizabeth II honored Scott. She made him a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). This is a special award given by the monarch.
His Passing
William Scott passed away on 17 July 2020. He was 74 years old.
