Alfons had served as an equerry to Frederica's father. James Oliphant was her father's equerry. Margaret was chaperoned by Peter Townsend, the King's equerry. In 1944, Townsend was appointed temporary equerry to King George VI. An equerry (; from French 'stable', and related to 'squire') is an officer of honour. Before 16 February 1547 he was appointed as an equerry in the royal stables. In addition to acting as the Duke's equerry, Louis continued his naval duties. Berwick sent an equerry to purchase some horses off the Allies. He later became an equerry to King George III. The equerry supposes they stand for William Von Berlifitzing. From 1994 until his death he served as an Extra Equerry to H. M. Bird used the names "equerry" instead of archbishop, and "guard" instead of chancellor. The Royal Mews Department is overseen by an official called the Crown Equerry. Amelia fell in love with the equerry, desiring to marry him. He was also a Chief Equerry and Clerk Marshal to Queen Victoria.