In a shake-up of the royal household, The Queen Consort has made changes to the royal staff. It is claimed that Camilla has decided to scrap a royal tradition that was close to the late Queen's heart.
Traditionally, the role comes with ladies-in-waiting, however, the centuries-old tradition of official companions is no longer required, with Camilla moving 'with the times' and set to embrace a smaller number royal staff, reported the Mirror. Her view aligns with her husband, King Charles III, who is keen for a slimmed down and more modern monarchy.
Historically, a lady-in-waiting was a ‘personal assistant’ selected to serve a female senior royal. It is understood that the handpicked women who had been assigned to the role for the late Queen Elizabeth II had grown to become more than royal staff - they were close companions and trusted friends. Queen Elizabeth appointed nine ladies-in-waiting from 1953 to 2017, who were mostly "women from aristocratic families".
