Throughout History Monarchs have employed trusted attendants to serve their needs and guard their Interests.
Some Served for money while Unpaid ladies gained in status and political power instead of money, they had few duties, other than to keep the Dairamount or Queen company or to impress visiting dignitaries.
The current Grand lady in waiting is Lady Denise Washington of Philadelphia.
The Grand Lady in Waiting is the head of this cadre of women who served at the pleasure of the Dairamount, In the this anchient tradition ladys in waiting served both Kings and Queens.
The Role of the Royal Grand Lady in waiting is of service to the House by maintaining the Interior decor of the Royal Residence via her staff of servants, secretaries and aids and attending to the Health of the Dairamont himself..A lady of a royal court could also be appointed to serve a Queen, Princess, or high ranking Noblewoman. A Lady in Waiting was not considered a servant. Ladies in Waiting are considered 'noble companions' who, by their status and nobility, could better advise a Woman or Man of high station.
The Grand Lady in waiting has many duties that go beyond the day to day Maintenance of the Needs of the Dairamount.
They include a but are not exclusive to: Attending Royal functions and important occasions, attending to all of the requirements of The Dairamount and the Queen.
The Grand Lady in waiting as with the lesser ladies in waiting were required to be proficient in areas such as:
Music - the Lady in Waiting is expected to choose suitable music for all occasions.
Dance - the Lady in Waiting is expected to be a proficient dancer and to dance for the Dairamount on certain Royal Occasions.
These dances would be only a minute or two long and follow and formalized structure suitable for a Royal Enclosure Parties and Official Occasions - The Grand Lady in waiting while not expect to do heavy lifting is in charge of all planning and execution of party and Royal Gathering activities necessary to make Royal Event happen.