What is another word for maids in waiting?
Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪdz ɪn wˈe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Maids in waiting are trusted servants who assist in the preparation of a royal household for an upcoming event or occasion. Synonyms for this role include ladies-in-waiting, attendants, chambermaids, handmaidens, waiting women, or lady attendants. Each of these titles represents a different level of duty and responsibility within the inner circle of attendants, ranging from those who primarily assist with dressing and grooming to those who oversee the daily affairs of household maintenance and organization. Maids in waiting have played an important historical role in the support of kings, queens, and other ruling monarchs throughout history, and their duties remain an integral part of royal culture to this day.
