Nathaniel Giles is granted a royal patent to impress children into the service of the Chapel. The document is notable for the proviso that none of the children pressed into service by force of the license be used as actors, 'for that it is not fit or decent that such as should sing the praises of God almighty should be trained up or employed in such lascivious and profane exercises.' Berry transcribes only the proviso against choristers being used as actors; the passage is cited in connection with the kidnapping of Thomas Clifton on 13 December 1600.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Giles, Nathaniel | master of the children of the chapel |