First Lady of the Bedchamber

In British Royal Households, First Lady of the Bedchamber is the title of the highest of the Ladies of the Bedchamber, those holding the official position of personal attendants on a queen or princess in several European royal courts. The position is traditionally held by a female member of a noble family. It was known in the French monarchy as "premiere femme de chambre", with the most notable holder being Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan from 1786 to 1792. In Spain it was known as Camarera mayor de Palacio.

England

First Ladies of the Bedchamber and Chief Gentlewomen of the Privy Chamber under Elizabeth I

Under Elizabeth the role was also known as "Chief Gentlewoman of the Privy Chamber", for example during Parry's tenure of it.

United Kingdom

During the 17th and 18th centuries role often overlapped with or was retitled as Mistress of the Robes, until the latter role replaced it in the 1760s.

First Ladies of the Bedchamber to Anne, Queen of Great Britain

First Ladies of the Bedchamber to Caroline of Ansbach

First Ladies of the Bedchamber to Augusta of Saxe-Gotha

This is an incomplete list of those who have served as First Lady of the Bedchamber in the British Royal Households.

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