Lady in Waiting

The ladies of the court, royal or feudal, attending on a queen, a princess, or a high-ranking noblewoman. Imagine the stories these ladies could tell...
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Portrait de Margaret Dormer, Lady Constable, 1599. Cependant, ce portrait n'est pas celui de Mary Tufton Elizabethan Fashion, Tudor Fashion, 1500s Fashion, Elisabeth I, 16th Century Fashion, 17th Century, S Xvii, Tudor Era, School Portraits
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Portrait de Margaret Dormer, Lady Constable, 1599. Cependant, ce portrait n'est pas celui de Mary Tufton
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Lady Frances Elizabeth Jocelyn
Lady Frances Elizabeth Jocelyn
Ulrika "Ulla" Ottiliana Möllersvärd (1791–1878) was a Finnish courtier in service of the Russian Imperial court. She was rumored to have been the secret daughter of Princess Sophie Albertine of Sweden, and the lover of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Fashion Portraits, Women In History, Mona Lisa, Daughter, Secret, Princess, Russia
Ulrika "Ulla" Ottiliana Möllersvärd (1791–1878) was a Finnish courtier in service of the Russian Imperial court. She was rumored to have been the secret daughter of Princess Sophie Albertine of Sweden, and the lover of Tsar Alexander I of Russia.
Sophia Razumovskaya (1746-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Peter Kirillovich Razumovsky, and the mistress of Paul I of Russia prior to his marriage, with whom she had a son, Simon Afanasievich (1772-1794). Courtier, Catherine The Great, John The Baptist, Marceline, Coat Of Arms, Mistress, Maid Of Honor, Female Sketch
Sophia Razumovskaya - Wikipedia
Sophia Razumovskaya (1746-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Peter Kirillovich Razumovsky, and the mistress of Paul I of Russia prior to his marriage, with whom she had a son, Simon Afanasievich (1772-1794).
Roksandra Skarlatovna Edling (1786-1844), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergej Nikolayevich Saltykov and a lover of Ioannis Kapodistrias. She is the author of memoirs regarded as an interesting historical witness of the era. Historical Photos, Buddha Statue, Disney Characters, Fictional Characters, Aurora Sleeping Beauty
Roxandra Sturdza - Wikipedia
Roksandra Skarlatovna Edling (1786-1844), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergej Nikolayevich Saltykov and a lover of Ioannis Kapodistrias. She is the author of memoirs regarded as an interesting historical witness of the era.
Yekaterina Saltykov (1791-1863), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergei Nikolayevich Saltykov. She was served as chief lady in waiting of the court of the crown prince in 1840-55 and the emperor 1855-63, during which she exerted a considerable influence at the court. Historical Costume, Historical Dresses, Historical Clothing, 1800s Clothing, Jane Austen, Regency Dress, Regency Era, Turbans, John Waterhouse
Yekaterina Saltykov - Wikipedia
Yekaterina Saltykov (1791-1863), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergei Nikolayevich Saltykov. She was served as chief lady in waiting of the court of the crown prince in 1840-55 and the emperor 1855-63, during which she exerted a considerable influence at the court.
Maria A. Neidgardt (1831-1904), was a Russian noble and courtier. She was a noted philanthropist of her time, decorated and officially recognized for her work: she was the chairperson of the royal women's charitable society from 1876 onward, and the founder of the Moscow Mariinsky School for Girls (1851). 19th Century Women, 19th Century Art, 19th Century Fashion, Odessa, Chatou, Dame, Evening Accessories, Women's Accessories
Maria A. Neidgardt - Wikipedia
Maria A. Neidgardt (1831-1904), was a Russian noble and courtier. She was a noted philanthropist of her time, decorated and officially recognized for her work: she was the chairperson of the royal women's charitable society from 1876 onward, and the founder of the Moscow Mariinsky School for Girls (1851).
Giulia Carafa Cantelmo Stuart, duchess di Cassano (1755-1841) was an Italian courtier. She was born to prince Gennaro I de Roccella and Teresa Carafa di Forli, and married duke Luigi Serra di Cassano. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Maria Carolina of Austria was at one point courted by king Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, though she reportedly refused him Two Sicilies, Forli, Ferdinand, Duchess, Luigi, Austria, Zelda Characters
Giulia Carafa Cantelmo Stuart, duchess di Cassano (1755-1841) was an Italian courtier. She was born to prince Gennaro I de Roccella and Teresa Carafa di Forli, and married duke Luigi Serra di Cassano. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Maria Carolina of Austria was at one point courted by king Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, though she reportedly refused him
Marie von Kleist (1761-1831), was a German courtier. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was the close confidante and favorite of the queen, and is also known as the benefactor of Heinrich von Kleist. Von Kleist, Authors, Vons, German, Around The Worlds
Marie von Kleist – Wikipedia
Marie von Kleist (1761-1831), was a German courtier. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was the close confidante and favorite of the queen, and is also known as the benefactor of Heinrich von Kleist.
Abel Cathrine (1626-1676) was a Danish courtier and philanthropist. She was the favorite of the queen of Denmark, Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and known as the founder of Abel Cathrines Stiftelse (The Abel Cathrine Foundation). Classroom Walls, Unique Wall Decor, Captivated, Decorative Pieces, Compliments, Poster Prints, Artwork
Abel Cathrine - Wikipedia
Abel Cathrine (1626-1676) was a Danish courtier and philanthropist. She was the favorite of the queen of Denmark, Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and known as the founder of Abel Cathrines Stiftelse (The Abel Cathrine Foundation).
Anne Spencer, 3rd Countess of Sunderland - She was a lady-in-waiting to Mary of Modena during the reign of James II, and was present at the birth of the Prince of Wales, signalling to the king that his new child was a boy. Portsmouth, Sunderland, A4 Poster, Charles Ii Of England, Queen Mary Ii, 17th Century Portraits, Roi Charles, King Charles
Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland (died 1715) - Wikipedia
Anne Spencer, 3rd Countess of Sunderland - She was a lady-in-waiting to Mary of Modena during the reign of James II, and was present at the birth of the Prince of Wales, signalling to the king that his new child was a boy.
Douglas Howard was at court by about 1559, probably as a maid of honour.[2] In 1560 she married a rich peer, John Sheffield, 2nd Baron Sheffield.[1] They had a son and a daughter: Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, who was born in 1565, and Elizabeth Sheffield, who later married Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde, and died in November 1600. Mary Boleyn, Anne Boleyn, Secretly Married, Tudor Dynasty, Lord John, Lady Elizabeth, Sir Francis, Elizabethan
Douglas Howard was at court by about 1559, probably as a maid of honour.[2] In 1560 she married a rich peer, John Sheffield, 2nd Baron Sheffield.[1] They had a son and a daughter: Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, who was born in 1565, and Elizabeth Sheffield, who later married Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde, and died in November 1600.
Alice de la Pole, Duchess of Suffolk (1404–1475) was a granddaughter of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Married three times, she eventually became a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. She was a lady in waiting to Margaret of Anjou. Alice, Margaret Of Anjou, John Of Gaunt, House Of Plantagenet, Order Of The Garter, Medieval England, Canterbury Tales, English Poets
Alice Chaucer, Duchess of Suffolk - Wikipedia
Alice de la Pole, Duchess of Suffolk (1404–1475) was a granddaughter of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Married three times, she eventually became a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. She was a lady in waiting to Margaret of Anjou.
Isabella de Vesci (died 1334), also Isabella de Beaumont, was a prominent noblewoman allied to Isabella of France during the reign of Edward II of England. She served as a lady in waiting. Women's History, Beaumont, Reign, Isabella, Ally, Died, Edward
Isabella de Vesci (died 1334), also Isabella de Beaumont, was a prominent noblewoman allied to Isabella of France during the reign of Edward II of England. She served as a lady in waiting.
Gustava Charlotta Jacquette Aurora Gyldenstolpe (4 July 1797 – 7 January 1839, Constantinople) was a Swedish noble and lady-in-waiting. She is known as the mistress of Oscar I of Sweden in circa 1819-1827. Historical Art, Gabrielle D'estrées, Agnes Sorel, Portrait Edit, Portraits, Iligan City, Princess Eugenie
Jacquette Löwenhielm - Wikipedia
Gustava Charlotta Jacquette Aurora Gyldenstolpe (4 July 1797 – 7 January 1839, Constantinople) was a Swedish noble and lady-in-waiting. She is known as the mistress of Oscar I of Sweden in circa 1819-1827.