Augustine: Ladies in Waiting

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Augustine:

Ladies in Waiting

 

A gather of Ladies in waiting preforming before a dinner, 1834

 

A N N O   D O M I N I 1834

Penned by: TH Maisie Adelheid d’Arkent

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Table of contents

Introduction

Who can be or have a lady-in-waiting

Expected behavior of a lady-in-waiting

The process of becoming one

The Ladies

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Introduction

 

The lady’s in waiting of the Augustine Court work as personal assistants to the Empress, Princess, or high ranking noblewoman who live within the walls of the palace. They are not quite servants, but more considered ‘noble companions’ who, by their status and nobility, could better advise a woman of high station. 

 

Being one is a dignified job that comes with many perks. Not only will the lady be lifted through the courts based on which royal or titled lady she serves, but she will reside in the palace. If the woman is underaged, she shall be offered and help with procuring proper dresses and tutoring from Lady Maisie.

 

Who can be or have a lady-in-waiting

 

Many young ladies do not know they can put their education to work to serve under the princesses of the empire - and some princesses do not even know they can have ladies to attend and help them. This section is dedicated to sorting out who can be or have a lady in waiting. The rules are quite simple

 

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Any lady of noble birth within the land of the Oreniean Empire can be a lady in waiting. 

 

Empresses and Princesses by blood or marriage can all have ladies in waiting. 

            The recommended amount for each of these ladies changes among the age and what they require in their day to day routine. Although three tends to be a good amount. 

 

Expected behavior of a lady-in-waiting

 

All ladies in waiting are expected to strictly follow the Augustine Etiquette booklet as well as the manners assigned by the lady they serve. All ladies require different manners or skills from the ladies they surround themselves with. The best advice we can give you is to be fluid and well versed in many topics.

 

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You are is expected to move to Providence, preferably the Augustine, to serve their lady. If the lady they are assigned to or chosen by does not live in Augustine, they are then expected to move to wherever their lady finds the most convenient.

 

You are forevermore your princesses companion, and should act as if she were your top priority. 

 

You will most likely manage the princesses social life, correspondences, and help her entertain guests that she may host.

 

Lastly, you shall be asked to help your princess dress, bathe, and keep clean. Maids are usually about to help with the more down and dirty details, but you as a lady in waiting will help clasp jewelry, brush hair, etc. 

 

Although, here is some extra skills, etiquette, etc. to keep in mind;

         Proper dresses.

            The ability to play a musical instrument, whether that be singing to piano is up to you.

            You should know a variety of dances performed by the Upper Class.

            You should be able to entertain a crowd or dinner upon being asked to do so.

            Reading is an important skill for this job and you must be proficient in it.

            Knowing how to sew. This is for if your lady needs a quick fix to a dress.

 

The Process of becoming one

 

Becoming a lady in waiting is a simple process, all you must do is letter Lady Maisie d’Arkent with whom you desire to be a lady for and your skills. 

 

Once the letter is sent, Lady Maisie d’Arkent shall return with a letter of her own with the exact details of your job and if you were accepted to not. Then a meeting with be set up between you and the lady you desire to serve or the lady you were assigned under.

 

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As an Empress or Princess of the Imperial Household, you have the ability to request whomever you desire to be your lady. If not requested, one will be assigned.

 

If you are not a noble lady, but are still interested in becoming a Lady-In-Waiting, exceptions can be made if you are requested by one of the princesses.

 

Ladies

 

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HIH, Charlotte Augusta of Aldersberg, Duchess-consort of Adria, Countess-consort of Renzfield

            Laurène Henriette Ashford de Savoie

            Applications Open

 

HIH, Josephine Augusta of Oren, Princess Imperial & Duchess of Crestfall, Duchess-consort of Sunholdt

            Applications Open

 

HIH, Princess Anne Caroline of Oren, Duchess of Auvergne, Viscountess-consort of Provins

           Vespira Lilianne de Selm

           Navanya Novikov

          Safiya Oma Basrid

 

HIH, Holy Dame Helena Augusta of Susa, Countess-Consort of Temesch

           Eirene Maria Elisheva Basrid

            Amaliya Anna Petra Ruthern

 

HSH, Princess Alice of Temesch

          Gracia Valentina Falcone

 

HIH Juliya of Susa, The Princess Geroge of Aldersberg

            Louisa Christina Galbraith

            Alexandra Helene d'Arkent

            Katherina Helene Marie Galbraith

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Signed by;

The Honorable, Lady Maisie of Sunholdt

Lead Lady-In-Waiting

 

Her Excellency, Lady Mary Casimira of Carrington

Governess of the Augustine

 

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[ncarr 2806]

Mary Casimira beams at the missive, particularly interested in the part with her own name.

[Tigergiri 3073]

Nikita looks at the paper a forgotten smile on her. Even though she was no longer Princess Alice’s lady-in-waiting she would forever think of the girl a dear friend.  “Oh how things have seemed to changed.”