The acting troupe known as the Lord Chamberlain's Men changed their name to the King's Men in 1603 following the death of Queen Elizabeth I and the immediate accession of King James I to the English throne. The royal patron of the theater company shifted directly from the Lord Chamberlain, Henry Carey, to the new reigning monarch, who generously chose to become the official patron and sponsor of the troupe. This prestigious royal patronage granted the actors special status as Grooms of the Chamber, providing them with greater legal protection against hostile local authorities, official livery for royal processions, and immense prestige that cemented their legacy, including William Shakespeare's continued success as a playwright.
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