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Why might Queens have ladies-in-waiting?
Queens might want to have ladies in waiting because instead of the queen doing something she could ask her ladies in waiting to do it for her.
Ladies in waiting in the Elizabethan era?
Ladies in waiting in the Elizabethan era were considered companions. Many people mistakenly believe that ladies in waiting were servants however, this is not true. The Ladies in waiting were companions for queens, princesses, and others who are considered nobles.
Who was Elizabeth Throgmorton?
One of Queen Elizabeth I's ladies in waiting who was reportedly seduced by Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh). The ladies in waiting could not marry without the Queen's permission. Sir Walter Ralegh was a favorite of the Queen, so she would not have wanted one of her ladies to marry him. Ralegh was imprisoned in the Tower, where he married Throgmorten (either at the Tower or before).
Why did ladies in waiting become ladies in waiting?
There are many different reasons but some of the most common were: -to better their chances of finding a suitable husband (many noblemen/wealthy suitors were part of or often visited the king's/queen's court) -to further their families' interests, particularly by 'bedding' the king or becoming close to the queen and thus becoming bestowed with monetary gifts, land and/or titles
Was their a woman named Bess that was part of Queen Elizabeth's lady in waiting?
Yes, Bess Raleigh was a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I who married Sir Walter Raleigh.
