Prime Warden
The Prime Warden is the senior elected officer of the Saddler's Company, leading the Company for a one-year term. Mark Romain MBE is Prime Warden for 2026/27, working alongside the Key Warden, Alexandra Mackaness, the Quarter Warden, The Revd Canon Andrew Haviland, and the Renter Warden, Mrs Frances Roche.
Role of the Prime Warden
The Prime Warden is elected annually, serving from Installation day in July to the following July, and represents the Company across its trade, equestrian and charitable work, as well as in the wider City of London. The Prime Warden works with the Court of Assistants, the Wardens and the Clerk to set the Company's priorities for the year, often choosing an annual theme to focus the Company's activities.
Prime Warden 2026/27
Mark Romain MBE became Prime Warden of the Saddler's Company in July 2026, moving up from Key Warden. He leads a team of officers that includes Key Warden Alexandra Mackaness, Quarter Warden The Revd Canon Andrew Haviland and Renter Warden Mrs Frances Roche, supported by Clerk Brigadier Philip M.L. Napier OBE and Beadle Keith Marsh.
Governance
The Master of the Company is HRH The Princess Royal. The positions of Master, Wardens and Officers ensure the Company's smooth running, working under the guardianship of the Court of Assistants and in line with the Company's Royal Charter of 1995.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Prime Warden of the Saddlers' Company?+
Mark Romain MBE is Prime Warden for 2026/27, the senior elected officer of the Saddlers' Company for the year. The previous Prime Warden, for 2025/26, was Edward Bullen.
What does the Prime Warden do?+
The Prime Warden leads the Company for a one-year term, from July to July, chairing its business and representing it across Trade, Equestrianism and Charity and in the City of London. The Prime Warden works alongside the Wardens, Clerk and Beadle and often sets an annual theme for the year.
Who supports the Prime Warden?+
The Prime Warden works with the Key Warden, Alexandra Mackaness, the Quarter Warden, The Revd Canon Andrew Haviland, the Renter Warden, Mrs Frances Roche, and the Clerk, Brigadier Philip M.L. Napier OBE.
