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The Queen's Companions

Posted by Nellie on November 27, 2022, 2:41 am

Camilla has appointed six ladies as Queen's Companions.

BBC link
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63768031

DM link
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11473099/Camilla-scraps-position-lady-waiting-Buckingham-Palace.html

Re: The Queen's Companions

Posted by Hollie24 on November 27, 2022, 3:53 pm, in reply to "The Queen's Companions"

I like the idea of Queen's Companions. No mention of a Mistress of the Robes or Ladies of the Bedchamer though.

Re: The Queen's Companions

Posted by Nellie on November 27, 2022, 5:18 pm, in reply to "Re: The Queen's Companions"

I read it that these are to be her full team of six, for one to accompany her in public.
I doubt that any other job titles will be used but we don't yet know much about the coronation arrangements.

The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting

Posted by karenl on November 27, 2022, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Re: The Queen's Companions"

"The King has decided to keep on a number of Queen Elizabeth II’s Ladies-in-Waiting, with the aides being rebranded as Ladies of the Household.

Lady Susan Hussey, Mary Morrison and Dame Annabel Whitehead will continue on with their work, despite the death of their mistress in September.

The three senior aides will assist His Majesty when hosting formal occasions at Buckingham Palace."

Notice the titles have been rebranded, I like the new title.

https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/the-king-keeps-on-queen-elizabeth-iis-ladies-in-waiting-including-lady-susan-hussey-183944/

Re: The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting

Posted by Nellie on November 27, 2022, 7:54 pm, in reply to "The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting"

I have been thinking about this one and believe it would deal with a transition phase where the monarchy passes from Queen Regnant to King.
These former LiWs could well have had many tasks unfinished when the late Queen died. And people might still write to the Palace about the late Queen expecting some response about her.
And the Ladies could advise on ensuring that all tasks get to be covered by staff eventually one way or the other.
We will need to wait to see how far the LotHs remain into next year.

Re: The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting

Posted by karenl on November 28, 2022, 12:26 am, in reply to "Re: The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting"

I didn't give that a thought...the explanation you've given makes perfect sense.

Re: The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting

Posted by Nellie on November 28, 2022, 12:43 am, in reply to "Re: The King Retains QEII's Ladies-In-Waiting"

Since thinking about responding to condolence cards when a family member dies, there could be many country branches of organisations the Queen visited near her homes, like the Women's Institute. There could be quite a lot to do to "finalise" many connections with courtesy and respect shown to the locals. I guess we might never know just how extensive this activity might be.

Re: The Queen's Companions

Posted by karenl on November 27, 2022, 6:40 pm, in reply to "Re: The Queen's Companions"

I like the title change, it suits our times. Sorry, posted the article about the King changing the Ladies-In-Waiting before realizing I'd read it in the BBC article.
I imagine there may be further changes/tweaking with the New Year and leading to the Coronation.

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