The College of Chaplains of the of the of the is under the Clerk of the Closet, an office dating from 1437. It is normally held by a , who may however remain in office after leaving his see. The current Clerk is the Lord , . The Clerk of the Closet is responsible for advising the on the names for candidates to fill vacancies in the Roll of Chaplains to the Sovereign,vanity. He presents Bishops for to the Sovereign; examines any theological books to be presented to the Sovereign; and preaches annually in the Chapel Royal, . He receives a salary of ?7 a year. The , an office dating from 1677, is the Domestic Chaplain to the Sovereign, and Sub-dean of the , and is the sole full-time clerical member of the Household. Other members of the royal family may also have their own Clerk of...