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== Blank Court Royal Family & Noble Ranks== ===Royal=== *King & Queen: The sovereigns, holding ultimate political, military, and spiritual authority over the realm. The King would be the ruler, and the Queen would either serve as consort or queen regnant, depending on the context. Queen Consort: The wife of the King, often involved in ceremonial functions, the education of children, and diplomacy. Queen Regnant: A reigning monarch who rules in her own right, sometimes with a separate court structure or additional advisory roles. *Prince/Princess: The sons and daughters of the King and Queen, typically given titles based on their roles within the monarchy (e.g., Prince of Wales, Princess Royal). *Royal Dukes/Duchesses: High-ranking noble titles, typically the sons and daughters of the sovereign who are granted lands and titles within the kingdom. Duke of York, Duke of Cornwall, etc. ===High Nobility and Court Ranks=== *Lord Chamberlain: The most senior administrative position, responsible for the management of the royal household and overseeing all domestic functions. This official would be responsible for organizing the royal court, and had authority over the royal staff, managing the King's private chambers, and organizing royal events. *Lord Steward (or Lord High Steward): A highly important officer, in charge of overseeing the royal estates and managing all royal lands and resources. He handled the administration of land and served as the chief administrator of the King’s properties. *Master of the Horse: One of the highest-ranking members of the royal household, responsible for the stables, horses, and all equestrian matters. They often held a military role as well, sometimes directing royal hunts or military campaigns. * Keeper of the Privy Seal: An official responsible for the King's private seals, used in the authentication of royal documents. This position was often linked to diplomatic matters and would be of significant influence in legal and administrative affairs. * Chancellor: Often a senior cleric, the Chancellor was responsible for legal matters, overseeing the royal bureaucracy, and advising the monarch on important state matters. The position involved managing the royal writs and assisting with the administration of justice. * Treasurer: Managed the royal finances, controlling income from taxes, rents, and trade, as well as overseeing royal expenditures. The Treasurer worked closely with the Lord Steward to ensure the royal household operated efficiently. * Master of the Rolls: A senior legal officer who oversaw the records of the realm and maintained the public documents and legal rolls of the kingdom, assisting with the law-making process and the King’s judicial matters. * Herald: Tasked with managing matters of ceremonial importance, including heraldry (arms, titles, genealogies), arranging royal events, and managing diplomatic communications. They were often involved in organizing tournaments, state events, and diplomatic relations. ===Senior Court & Household Roles=== * Courtier (Lord/Lady-in-Waiting): These were noble men and women who served in close proximity to the King and Queen. Courtiers participated in royal councils, ceremonies, and also often advised the monarch. They had a significant say in court politics and culture. * Squire: Young knights-in-training who served the King, Queen, or royal princes, performing various tasks like tending to horses, running errands, and assisting with weaponry and armor. * Keeper of the Royal Wardrobe: Managed the royal clothing and ensured the King’s and Queen’s apparel was always ready for ceremonial or daily use. This person would also oversee the royal laundresses, seamstresses, and tailors. * Royal Chaplain: The personal priest to the King and Queen, responsible for conducting services, overseeing the royal family's spiritual needs, and advising on religious matters. * Keeper of the Royal Library/Archivist: Responsible for the curation of the royal library, managing books, scrolls, and historical records, as well as organizing royal correspondence. * Almoner: Responsible for the distribution of charity and maintaining the royal purse for alms to the poor and religious institutions, often playing a key role in managing royal philanthropy. ===Military and Security Ranks=== *. Constable of the Castle: Responsible for overseeing the security of the royal castles, commanding the royal guards, and ensuring the safety of the royal family during travel or residence within the castle. * Marshal of the Household: In charge of military and ceremonial matters, including overseeing the knights, organizing tournaments, and managing the royal army or defense in times of war. * Master of the Artillery: Responsible for the management and use of the royal arsenal, including siege weapons and cannons, and overseeing the training of soldiers in the use of such devices. * Captain of the Guard: The head of the royal bodyguard, responsible for the safety of the King and Queen. They were responsible for coordinating the royal guardsmen who provided security to the monarch, often operating both in the castle and while the royal family traveled. ===Domestic Staff=== * Royal Butler: The head of the royal household's servants, managing the royal kitchens, serving meals, and ensuring that the King and Queen’s dining experience was of the highest standard. * Royal Cook (Head Chef): Responsible for planning and preparing the royal banquets and daily meals, overseeing a large staff of cooks and kitchen servants. * Lady-in-Waiting (and Gentleman-in-Waiting): High-ranking noblewomen and men who served the Queen and King directly. They managed the Queen’s or King’s daily needs and accompanied them to various events. They had significant influence in the court. * Chamberlain of the Queen’s Bedchamber: An important role directly responsible for the Queen's personal chambers, supervising her ladies-in-waiting, and ensuring her comfort and privacy. * Groomsman: Servants responsible for the maintenance and care of the royal horses and stables, ensuring the royal steeds were always ready for use. * Page: A young servant, often training for future higher ranks, who attended to the royal family’s needs and helped in organizing various services and events. * Maid of Honor: A title given to noblewomen who served the Queen, often as a companion or assistant. Maid of Honors had duties such as attending the Queen during royal ceremonies and events. ===Lower-Level Servants=== * Steward (Butler’s Assistant): Assisted with organizing and distributing food and drink during meals or royal feasts, often tasked with ensuring that the royal staff had everything they needed. *Footmen: Responsible for performing menial tasks such as running errands, delivering messages, and assisting in banquets. They had a visible presence and often formed part of the ceremonial processions. * Scullery Maid: The servant responsible for washing dishes and assisting in the preparation of food. * Laundry Maids: Responsible for washing, ironing, and folding clothes and linens for the royal family. *33. Gardener: Managed the royal gardens, ensuring that they were aesthetically pleasing and produced necessary herbs, fruits, and flowers for both beauty and function.
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