 In 1724 he became Clerk of the Household to the Prince of Wales and Constable of Caernarvon castle, Forester of Snowdon and Steward of Bardsey until 1727.He was returned to Parliament unopposed at the 1727 general election.He also became Clerk of the Green Cloth in 1727 until his death and equerry to George II on his accession to the throne.