Mistress of the Robes
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Sarah did indeed reign at court as Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, Keeper of the Privy Purse.
From Time Magazine Archive
Queen Victoria used to hold drawing rooms "when her Mistress of the Robes was the present Duke of Buccleuch's mother."
From Time Magazine Archive
Under Queen Anne, Sarah became Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes and Comptroller of the Privy Purse: soon "the Queen was surrounded by Churchills," all on the make and growing richer every day.
From Time Magazine Archive
The outlet noted that the queen’s Mistress of the Robes served from 1967 until her death on Dec. 3 at age 101.
From Fox News
The Mistress of the Robes, often a duchess, is responsible for the schedule and duties of her fellow ladies-in-waiting.
From Fox News
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