Lady In Waiting
by Art MacKay
Title
Lady In Waiting
Artist
Art MacKay
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Digital Art - Digital And More.
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A lady-in-waiting or lady in waiting is a female personal assistant at a court, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman. Historically, a lady-in-waiting was often a noblewoman but of lower rank than the woman to whom she attended. Although she may either have received a retainer or may not have received compensation for her services, a lady-in-waiting was considered more of a secretary or companion to her mistress than a servant.
In some other parts of the world, the lady-in-waiting was often referred to as a palace woman who was a servant or slave rather than a high-ranking woman, but still had about the same tasks, functioning as companion and secretary to her mistress. In courts where polygamy was practiced, a court lady was formally available to the monarch for sexual services, and she could become his wife, consort, courtesan, or concubine. After Wikipedia
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October 23rd, 2023
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