Marshal of the Court (Swedish: Hovmarskalk) was the officer at the Royal Court of Sweden whose task was to assist the king in the Keeper of the Privy Purse. Today the Marshal of the Court are officers of the Office of the Marshal of the Court (Swedish: Hovmarskalksämbetet) which is responsible for the Swedish Royal Family's official appearances and representation - preparing and conducting state visits, official visits, formal audiences, official dinners, jubilees, and municipality visits and more.[1]
The Office of the Marshal of the Court consists of the H.M. The King's Household, H.M. The Queen's Household, Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess's Household, the Royal Stables, the Household and the Ceremonial Household.[2]
The Office of the Marshal of the Court is headed by the First Marshal of the Court (Swedish: Förste hovmarskalk). Supporting him are a Surveyor of the Court, two Court Secretaries, three Court Assistants and two administrative employees.[1]