 In 1649, Charles II created him Baron Wotton, a title which became extinct upon the death of his maternal grandfather in 1630.From 1659-74, he was Chief Magistrate of Breda and was granted a troop of horses by the States-General.On the death of his father in 1660, he took over the former's offices in the Princess's household and was also granted a post in the household of her son, Prince William (later William III of England).