Page of the Backstairs

Page of the Backstairs

A Page of the Backstairs is a senior courtier of the British Royal Household who personally attends to the Sovereign and/or spouse (presently Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh).

As of 2007, there are four Pages of the Backstairs:

*Mr Paul Whybrew
*Mr William Henderson
*Mr Barry Mitford
*Mr Stephen Niedojadlo

Their duties include serving meals and tidying personal apartments. They also grant access to other members of the Household into the Queen and Prince Philip's private rooms and their office is situated near to the backstairs of Buckingham Palace and The Queen's lift.

ee also

*Page of Honour
*Page of the Presence


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