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A lady-in-waiting (alternatively written lady in waiting) or court lady is a female personal assistant at a court, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman. Historically, in Europe, a lady-in-waiting was often a noblewoman but of lower rank than the woman to whom she attended.
Jan 3, 2022 · What is a lady-in-waiting? In Britain, ladies-in-waiting are titled noblewomen who serve not only the queen, but also high-ranking women in the royal household. Kate Middleton has one, while the queen’s sister Princess Margaret had many.
Learn about the origin, duties, and political influence of ladies-in-waiting, women of noble birth who served female monarchs in European courts. Find out how the office evolved over time and how it differs from maid-of-honour.
Oct 17, 2019 · Anne Glenconner was a lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret and a maid of honor to Queen Elizabeth II. Her book reveals her life of drama, tragedy, and royal secrets, as seen on Netflix's The Crown.
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Despite its madcap romps, “Lady in Waiting” can make for sobering reading, and the downside of this privileged life, with its potential for tragedy, looms over three of Glenconner’s five ...
Mar 24, 2020 · A unique witness to landmark moments in royal history, Maid of Honor at Queen Elizabeth's coronation, and a lady in waiting to Princess Margaret until her death in 2002, Anne's life has encompassed extraordinary drama and tragedy.
Aug 15, 2019 · What did a lady-in-waiting actually do? Every queen or princess needed her flock of female attendants, a select few drawn from the high ranks to offer companionship and practical assistance. But what are the origins of the role 'lady-in-waiting'?
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