If they did, what were the maids/servants' jobs?
2007-08-08 10:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by Lyra [and the Future] 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
And if they did, what were the personal maids/servants jobs? I need some details, and maybe some links, please.
2007-08-09 07:25:54 · update #1
Members of the royal household had mostly lords and ladies in waiting to do the menial tasks of caring for them. They were considered "honors."
For instance, Queen Elizabeth I had her cousin, Lady Mary Grey, serve as the royal "Spoon" or taster. A certain lord served as the royal "Dish" and was in charge of the dishes that Elizabeth used. Remember the rhyme where the Dish ran away with the Spoon? Those were the two in the rhyme and it was considered treasonous because Lady Mary Grey (sister of Jane Grey) was third in line for the throne.
2007-08-08 11:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what they did, they could be anything from secratarys to chamber maids (Chamber Maids main job was to empty the toilets every morning)
2007-08-12 20:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Loryn. I'm just glad I'm not the cousin of royalty, because if they wanted me to be a taster I'd say forget it.
2007-08-15 13:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have always had servants to feed, clothe, transport and protect them.
2007-08-14 09:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Captain Atom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah sure
their job was to follow them wherever they go
and stay in their service ....i mean whenever they need anything
2007-08-08 18:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by HG 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋