His early career was that of an international scholar, before he settled into royal service.

Sometimes Thomas worked with his father in the royal service.

He received many foreign awards during his years of royal service.

From the moment of his meeting with the King he was virtually in the royal service.

Only a girl who seems to have been born lucky should think of going into the royal service.

We all know that life in the royal service is not easy.

Brown had several younger brothers, three of whom also entered the royal service.

The brothers had entered the royal service when they became young men.

Along with three of his brothers, William entered royal service.

He probably owed the position to his brother, who was already in royal service.