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<DIV><FONT size=4>However, I'm not sure if it is active. I've attempted to
join it so I can see if it will help our B&B as well as persons interested
in being part of their Entourage. If it is an active group it seems that
it would be helpful for their entourage especially for someone new to the SCA
(and I am including myself in the new). I personally have other duties
that preclude me from being Entourage but want to check it out first. I
searched Yahoo seven different ways from Sunday to find Entourage groups and
there are a few including a couple for new mothers in the SCA. Haven't
found anything on Google Groups yet.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Then I found this in Florilegium:</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Courier; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">"Top 10 Tips for
being a Lady-in-Waiting or a Guard to SCA Royalty" by Duchess Mary-Grace of
Gatland.</SPAN></P>
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files:<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A
href="http://www.florilegium.org/files/SCA-INC/SCAguests-msg.html">SCAguests-msg</A>,<SPAN
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href="http://www.florilegium.org/files/SCA-INC/crown-cost-msg.html">crown-cost-msg</A>,<SPAN
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href="http://www.florilegium.org/files/SCA-INC/SCA-royalty-msg.html">SCA-royalty-msg</A>,<SPAN
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href="http://www.florilegium.org/files/SCA-INC/travel-funds-msg.html">travel-funds-msg</A>,<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A
href="http://www.florilegium.org/files/SCA-SOCIOLOGY/A-Study-o-SCA-art.html">A-Study-o-SCA-art</A>.</SPAN></P>
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Harris...AKA:..Stefan li Rous</SPAN></P>
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this author, see her household's website at:<A
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Top 10
Tips for being a Lady-in-Waiting or a Guard to SCA Royalty</SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">by Duchess Mary-Grace of
Gatland</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">You
have been asked to be a Lady in Waiting or Guard to an SCA Royal Personage. Now
what?</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">This
can be a very fun and exciting experience which will allow you to make lots of
new friends and see a whole new side to the SCA. Here are the top 10 tips to
keep in mind, and some protocol that must be followed. Hopefully the following
will help!</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Remember that your main job
is not only to assist the Royals being able to perform their tasks and unload
their stuff, but you also play a very important role! You enhance the whole
experience for everyone else around you by assisting the Royals in BEING Royal!
Your presence as you attend the Royals adds to feeling that they are real
Royalty! So, remember that your appearance and actions reflect on the Crown, you
are standing next to the most watched people at SCA events….be mindful of that
at all times!</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Here
are a few important tips.....</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">1.
The<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Royal Presence" is a 10
foot area around the Royal Person. Remember to respect that space and to
bow/curtsey when approaching or passing by the Royal Presence. If you are within
the Presence, you don’t need to bow constantly, but do remember to rise if you
are seated when one of the Royals stand up, or if they approach you, you should
rise and bow when they get within 10 feet of you.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">2.
The Royal Person should never be alone when in public, however be careful not to
crowd them. If he or she wants you closer they will tell you, but also be aware
if they seems like they need a bit of space. This is especially important on
trips to the<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">facilities". Give your
Royal some space in obviously private moments.</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">3.
When escorting the Queen or Princess, you should offer to carry her mug or cup
and she should never carry her own basket. If she carries a pouch instead, she
may wish to carry that herself. Please be sure to position yourself to open the
door for her when entering or exiting a room.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black"></SPAN> </P>
<P
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">4.
If the Royal(s) must have a conference with someone please remove yourself a few
feet so that you are still in eye-shot if they need you. You should also
politely prevent anyone from approaching her until she is finished. You might
say something like,<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Her Majesty is in
conference at the moment. I can announce you when she is done, or might I take a
message?</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Also, remember you might
become privy to confidential information during your time as a Lady in Waiting
or guard. It is NEVER acceptable to share such information with
anyone!!</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">5.
Remember too, that one of your jobs is to keep the Royal on schedule and to run
interference when necessary. Sometimes the Royal can get sidetracked or hijacked
by someone. Sometimes your Queen/Princess might have a sign like playing with
her ear ring or brushing her hair away. If so, you will know she is saying<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">get me outta
here!!" It is okay for you to politely interrupt with,<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">I am so sorry your
Highness, but you are due in a meeting".</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">6.
Find out what<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">supplies" your Royal might
need and have them with you at all times. Things like water or allergy meds can
be a life saver.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black"></SPAN> </P>
<P
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">7.
Always have a pen and paper to write down notes or important info and always get
the name and address of anyone who gives a gift to your Royal. She will want to
write a thank you note for the gift.</SPAN></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -27pt; MARGIN: 0in -0.5in 0pt 27pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black"></SPAN> </P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">8.
Remember that sometimes you are getting to see the<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">behind the
scenes</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black"><SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>view of the SCA Royalty...and this
sometimes means stress and craziness. As a member of the Royal Court, or
entourage, it is up to you to keep those stressful moments where the Royals
might not be at their best within this group. The Royals are counting on you to
be their support system and sometimes even a shoulder to cry on or someone to
vent to. They are expecting that you will keep these private moments just
that....private. It is a hard job to portray that<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Royal" image 24X7 at
events, and your Royals are going to want to be able to let their guard down in
front of you. Make sure that they feel at ease and have confidence that they can
do this with you around. Just keep in mind what it might feel like to live in a
fish bowl in your SCA life and be respectful of what is obviously the<SPAN
class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">non-public" time of the
Royals.</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">9.
Be organized and respect the job of the Chancellor! The person who has been
chosen to be the Lord or Lady Chancellor has signed on for a BIG JOB! They need
their crew (that is you) to be positive, up-beat and organized! They need you to
get your reservations in for events you are going to, they need you to
coordinate the shifts you can work, but most of all, they need you to be a good
TEAM! The Royals have enough to deal with running the Kingdom without having to
deal with the politics of their entourage. The Chancellor needs you to let them
know if you have any problems or issues and wants to make sure that they can
help work out any issues among the team. The quality of a Chancellor
can make or break a reign, and part of that is the team that they have to
lead!!!</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">10.
The most important thing is to HAVE FUN! Being on an entourage for an SCA Royal
is a really fun experience. If you find you are not having fun, or it is not
working out, never feel obligated to<SPAN
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">"</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">stick it out" if it is not
for you!</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: black">Hopefully these tips will
help guide you. Remember that all Royals are different and will have some
specific preferences. Also remember that the other members of the populace will
take their cues from you and you will be a reminder for others on the proper
protocol. There is a lot of hard work involved in being a member of the Royal
Court, but the experiences you can have, the friends you will make, and the
perspective you will gain on the SCA are all worth it!!!!</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Courier; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Copyright
2010 by Nancy-Ellen Martin. <duchessmarygrace at yahoo.com>. Permission is
granted for republication in SCA-related publications, provided the author is
credited. Addresses change, but a reasonable attempt should be made
to ensure that the author is notified of the publication and if possible
receives a copy.</SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Courier; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">If this
article is reprinted in a publication, I would appreciate a notice in the
publication that you found this article in the Florilegium. I would also
appreciate an email to myself, so that I can track which articles are being
reprinted. Thanks. -Stefan.</SPAN></P>
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class=Apple-interchange-newline><FONT size=4>Lady Runa of The Thundering
Herd<BR>Barony of Raven's Fort<BR>Knight Marshal<BR>Deputy Minister of
Arts<BR>Apprentice to Mistress Shanahan<BR>Bronze, Tidal Thunder<BR>Amazon
Household</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Lieutenant of Baronial Guard</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>