Mistress of the Robes

noun

1. (in Britain) a lady of high rank in charge of the Queen's wardrobe

Example Sentences

Some official and perhaps dated titles have largely stuck over centuries, too — including the lady-in-waiting title of “Woman of the Bedchamber,” who helped the queen dress, and the “Mistress of the Robes,” tasked with looking after the queen’s wardrobe and jewelry.

From Washington Post

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

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 duchess was Mistress of the Robes whenever the Whig party were in power but the queen refused to part from her when the Tories were elected, causing the party to fall.

From BBC