The Lord Chancellor was the highest-ranking official in the English court. They were responsible for overseeing the administration of justice and were also the head of the House of Lords. The Lord Chancellor was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Lord Chief Justice
The Lord Chief Justice was the head of the common law courts. They were responsible for overseeing the administration of justice in the common law courts and were also the Chief Justice of England and Wales. The Lord Chief Justice was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Master of the Rolls
The Master of the Rolls was the head of the Court of Chancery. They were responsible for overseeing the administration of justice in the Court of Chancery and were also the Keeper of the Rolls. The Master of the Rolls was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Attorney General
The Attorney General was the chief law officer of the Crown. They were responsible for representing the Crown in legal matters and were also the principal legal adviser to the government. The Attorney General was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Solicitor General
The Solicitor General was the second-ranking law officer of the Crown. They were responsible for assisting the Attorney General in representing the Crown in legal matters and were also the principal legal adviser to the government. The Solicitor General was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Lord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal was a senior member of the government. They were responsible for sealing royal documents and were also the President of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster. The Lord Privy Seal was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.
Lord President of the Council
The Lord President of the Council was a senior member of the government. They were responsible for presiding over the meetings of the Privy Council and were also the Minister for the Civil Service. The Lord President of the Council was appointed by the King or Queen and served at their pleasure.