TheMaster of the Robes is an office in theBritish Royal Household. He is responsible for the King's robes at times such as acoronation, the annualOrder of the Garter service and theState Opening of Parliament. Since the reign ofEdward VII, the office has only been filled for coronations (note, the office is not allocated during the reign of aqueen regnant). Below is a list of known office holders:
.. living in 1496, and Master of the Robes to K. Henry VII. ...
Edward VIII in September, 1936, appointed him Master of the Robes. It was announced at the time that he would attend to the present Duke of Windsor's dress for the coronation.