in which a princess is sent to wed to save her country but forces of the heart lead her towards a different path.
❝ how will I live with myself if I bring your name shame and dishonor. You're a princess only suitable for royals and aristocrats, not...
➳ this chapter will include terms & background information
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◦ A day at Court: ℭ𝔬𝔲𝔯𝔱𝔦𝔢𝔯𝔰
courtier /ˈkɔːtɪə/ (noun) : nobles who live with the monarch's palaces, traveling with them, partying with them and keeping them company.
roles
courtiers are there to keep their ruler happy. They surround them for favours or protection. They repay this by entertaining and keeping company with their ruler.
Motives
why do your nobles live near the royals? Living at court provides opportunities such as advancement. Courtiers may be using their closeness to the king to gain favours and increase their wealth and power.
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◦Female Court Positions
Lady-in-waiting
The lady-in-waiting is the female companion of the queen, a consort, princess or a noblewoman. They are there to keep their lady company. They are women from the top noble families and sometimes royal spouses.
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Maid-in-waiting
Like the lady-in-waiting, these women do the same thing. But these are unmarried women from lower noble families.
Mistress
The lover of a king, noble or even a queen . They are usually noblewomen. They hold an important role at court and can be treated as an unofficial queen.
Governess
These women look after royal children and teach them.
