Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod facts for kids

The Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod is a special helper for a very old and important group in Scotland called the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. This role was created way back in 1687. The person holding this job acts as a kind of official messenger and assistant for the Order, especially during their ceremonies.

People Who Have Held This Role

This job has been held by many different people over the years. Here is a list of some of the individuals who have served as the Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod since 1714:

• 1714–1761: Sir Thomas Brand
• 1762–1787: Robert Quarme
• 1787–1800: Matthew Robert Arnott
• 1800–1842: Robert Quarme the younger
• 1842–1884: Frederic Peel Round
• 1884–1895: Sir Duncan Campbell, 3rd Baronet
• 1895–1917: Alan Murray, 5th Earl of Mansfield
• 1917–1939: Sir Robert Gilmour, 1st Baronet
• 1939–1953: Colonel Sir North Dalrymple-Hamilton
• 1953–1958: Lieut.-Col. Sir Edward Stevenson
• 1959–1979: Lieut.-Col. Sir Reginald Graham, 3rd Baronet VC
• 1979–1997: Rear Admiral David Dunbar-Nasmith
• 1997–present: Rear Admiral Christopher Hope Layman