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Tudor Ladies in Waiting: Interview with Sylvia Barbara Soberton

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The Role of Ladies in Waiting in the Tudor Court

This chapter explores the role of a queen's ladies in waiting in the Tudor court, focusing on Anne Boleyn's household. It discusses the characteristics and attributes required for women to be chosen as ladies in waiting, as well as their daily routines and duties. The chapter also examines the potential positives and negatives of being a lady in waiting, using Anne Boleyn's rise and downfall as examples.

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