Page of the Backstairs

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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 2005, there are five Pages of the Backstairs.

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.

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