He resigned the office in 1840, and his son John Mitchell Kemble then held it in his stead.

On the death of John Mitchell Kemble, in 1857, Mr.William Bodham Donne, the late Examiner, received the appointment.

Mr.Donne, however, had in truth performed the duties of the office as the deputy of the Chamberlain's deputy since the year 1849.

As he informed the Parliamentary committee of 1866, he had received a salary of L320, subject to deduction on account of income-tax.

Further, the Examiner receives fees for every play examined.