lady-in-waiting
noun
la·dy-in-wait·ing
ˈlā-dē-in-ˈwā-tiŋ 
plural ladies-in-waiting
: a lady of a queen's or a princess's household appointed to wait on her
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Captured in the image is the late Queen Elizabeth and her lady-in-waiting, Lady Pamela Hicks, loyally by her side as the royal navigated her new role on the world stage.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
One fateful day, the queen’s carriage halted before him, leading to the purchase of a one-of-a-kind cameo bracelet adorned with rubies, gold flowers and leaves by one of her ladies-in-waiting.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
The girls had to learn the lady-in-waiting movement, how to serve the food, how to serve tea.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2024
While ladies-in-waiting traditionally assisted with Queen Elizabeth’s correspondence and administration, the companions were slated to simply support Queen Camilla at official engagements, the BBC reported.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Annabel is also one of six Queen's Companions for Camilla, a modern spin on the traditional ladies-in-waiting that supported Queen Elizabeth throughout her reign.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
Queen Elizabeth at Royal Ascot with Special Program Message Annabel is one of six Queen's Companions for Camilla, a modern spin on the traditional ladies-in-waiting that supported Queen Elizabeth throughout her reign.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
She was accompanied by several ladies-in-waiting and her private secretary, Sir Philip Moore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 May 2023
Some of Charlotte’s ladies-in-waiting even complained to the king about their punishing working conditions.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023
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Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
One fateful day, the queen’s carriage halted before him, leading to the purchase of a one-of-a-kind cameo bracelet adorned with rubies, gold flowers and leaves by one of her ladies-in-waiting.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
The girls had to learn the lady-in-waiting movement, how to serve the food, how to serve tea.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2024
While ladies-in-waiting traditionally assisted with Queen Elizabeth’s correspondence and administration, the companions were slated to simply support Queen Camilla at official engagements, the BBC reported.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Annabel is also one of six Queen's Companions for Camilla, a modern spin on the traditional ladies-in-waiting that supported Queen Elizabeth throughout her reign.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
Queen Elizabeth at Royal Ascot with Special Program Message Annabel is one of six Queen's Companions for Camilla, a modern spin on the traditional ladies-in-waiting that supported Queen Elizabeth throughout her reign.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
She was accompanied by several ladies-in-waiting and her private secretary, Sir Philip Moore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 May 2023
Some of Charlotte’s ladies-in-waiting even complained to the king about their punishing working conditions.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023
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“Lady-in-waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lady-in-waiting. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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