New-York tribune., 1902-07-15
LADIES OF THE BEDCH4mBER.
SOME PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE PRIN-
CESS OF WALEs's HOUSEHOLD.

CESS OF WALEss HOUSEHOLD.
when the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales
were conferred upon the Duke and Duchess of York
the household OF the royal couple reorganized.
and in accordance with all court etiquette the num-
Der OF their respective has been slightly in
creased but II is only with persons holding ap-
pointments about her royal highness the Princess
Of Wales that We are at present concerned says
The Ladies Field"
Until recently the Princess had no chamberlain
but the Earl Of Shaftesbu-y has been gazetted TO
the Office and entered upon his duties,
which more closely connected with state cere-
monials than with the usual routine Of the royal
household
great philanthropist who did much improve
the condition of the children of the poor and who
known far and wide the good earl The
present Lord shaftesbury is thirty-two years Of
age. inherits the good looks Of the Ashleys as
well their coUrtly manners He served for some
years in the 10th Hussars, and went to Australia
the personal staff OF Lord Brassey when he
appointed Governor.
In 1893 Lord Shaftesbury married Lady Con-
Grosvenor. the eldest sister of the Duke Of
Westminster. Their wedding was one Of the great
social events of that season and was solemnzed at
St Paurs Church Knightsbridge, with large
ception afterward Grosvenor House the King be-
ing among the distinguished guests. Since their
marriage Lord and Lady Shaftesbury have taken
up their residence at st. Giles in Dorsetshire. the
old family estate situated in one of the prettiest
clever musician, and devoted 10 the art He sings
well, and often uses his talent for the benefit and
amusement Of his poorer neighbors Among many
treasures at St Giles the manuscript Of HandeTs
score Of the Messiah is highly valued A son and
heir born the young couple in October. lsD0
In addition to the family estates IN Dorsetshire
Lord Shaftesbury succeeded 70 good deal Of prop
erty in Ireland. which had passed the Coun-
Tess OF ShaftesbUry through the death Of her
brother. the Earl Of Belfast.
The Hon. Alexander Hood is the other gentleman
who has been added 10 the personal suite Of the
Princess of Wales. and he had for many years been
associated with the household OF the Duke and
Duchess of Teck at White Lodge. He is a son Of
Lord Brdport. who was for long time one Of Queen
Victorias lords in waiting. Both Lord Bridport's
daughters in the late Queens household Mrs
Ferguson, of Pitfour, being bedchamber woman 10
her majesty. and Rosa Hood of her maids of
honor until her marriage that Mr.. Hood and his
family are accustomed to court duties.
The ladies' recently appointed and those who
have already filed posts Of honor York House
are but few. Two ladies of the bedchamber and
two women Of the bechamber complete the number
with one extra attendant lady Katherine Coke,
who will not be called upon for regular waitings
buL & Is one OF the princesss Oldest friends
Office of jad, of he VINO mas 9 aIcLfea & the
1arl OF Sc2rbroughs daughters. the other three be-
ing Lady Bolton. the Countess Of Zetland and the
years known as Lady Newport. for her husband did
not succeed 10 the earldOm until 1888. Though the
the grandmother of several children. is scarcely
Lady Dalkeith and Lady Beatrice Prettyman
LORD Bradford held court appointments in the
late queens household, but this is the first time
that LADY Bradford's name has been the list of
fortunate as Lady Bradford combines all the Dig
nifty OF a grande dame with charmingiy gracious
manner 70 all with whom she il contact.
ladies of the bcdchanaber with Lady Bradford and
her name has been in sad prominence owing to the
death Of her gallant husband in South Africa.
ways identiied herself with the regiment that he
commanded. interesting herself in the welfare of
the wives and children Of the non-commissoned
has devoted her whole attention TO the duties winch
nave dy9ed upon aeF as guardian am 70 her son M
the estates and the tenaRtTy. Lady Airlie was one
lyn the latter for so long one Of Queen Vct0ria's
ladies in waiting, Of whom her majesty often spoke
and wrote with much affection Lady AirIe was
are Lady Cranborne and Lady Ester Smith Her
1 o'isH * flSG5 - L a. the ser
Lyon Lady Eva DugdaIe and LADY Katherine
Coke have recently been gazetted to the newiv
formed suite though the last named is styled 'ex-
her aTr5ge she is sister Of he aTi Of Pfi WaT TO
princess wfleh shf was IN I1oaon or when she paid
Lvg6n is tb eldest danebfer of the iate Trgg T9y
champ ard made her debut in London onIv a year
or two before the death Of her father When the
ernor in Australia Lady Mary went out TO do the
Melbourne.
proved most charming hostess during the time
she was there. but returned 10 take up her duty
bedChamber woman to the Duchess Of York some
time before Lord Beauchamp's tenure of office
Though Lady Katherine Coke is only an ex-
member of the household. she has been very
closely associated with the Princess of Wales
many years. the late Princess Mary, Duchess of
Teck, sincerely attached to Lady Katherine.
/ who attended her on so many state occasions
/ well as being constantly White Lodge when the
princess and her brothers but children. Lady
( Katherine sister to the late Earl of Wilton.
and. like her brother. always devoted 10 music,
accompanying his violin in those days when.
I Sym Egerton.' he known a
plished amateur. Her only daughter, Mrs. Crutch-
ley. has inherited much of ,ner mothers talents OF
+ late years Lady Katherine has had much
the death Of sons, and has been less
IN society than her friends could wish; but. though
she has undertaken any regular turn Of waiting
upon the Princess Of Wales, she will no doubt be
often in attendance
THE duties attached to the Office ladies' of the
DAYS very different from those OF which read
old annals OF life. when the ladies attended
upon their royal mistress during her toilet. and
records OF all the etiquette required are TO be read
in many Of the old annals and diaries of those
times. Now things very different, and the
actual duties of whoever may be In waiting
simply those Of attending the princess all Occa-
sions of state ceremonial and of being the royal
residence during her waiting 10 receive visitors
write letters, etc II the princess pays any country
house visits the lady in waiting always accompanies
her and "A upon such occasions private sitting
room Is always allotted the royal guest. the lady
| in attendance would go there when required and
hostess before the princess might join the general