The Ready Room

When Crowns (King, Queen, Crown Prince, Crown Princess, Baron, Baroness) attend an event there are additional considerations the Event Steward must take into account. Many times the Crowns have private business they need to attend to, people to speak with, etc. Remember these people are "on stage" and very much in the public eye whenever they appear. Sometimes they just need a quiet place to regroup and catch their breath. If at all possible, it is advisable to supply a separate "ready room" for them.

For some events, such as Coronations, the ready room is not optional. You must take this into consideration when choosing and laying out a site. Try to find sites that have an extra classroom, dressing room, meeting room, or other space that can be utilized. When putting together a bid for a Kingdom level event, make sure to note in the bid whether a royal ready room will be provided and any additional cost. See Bidding for Kingdom Events for further information on preparing bids.

Try to have something to drink, as well as snacks if possible. Keep in mind that there will be a retinue accompanying the Crowns, so make sure there is enough for several people. If providing snacks, keep in mind that the Crowns will most likely be wearing fancy clothes. Try to keep foods to bite sized pieces that are not messy and are easy to eat. Barbeque ribs swimming in sauce is not the best choice! Also, sending Crown's home with food poisoning is not a good idea. Serve snacks that aren't going to go bad when sitting, or serve them in trays that will keep them at the proper temperature (ex: keep meats, butters, and cheeses on ice). Fruits, breads, nuts, crackers, cookies, and so on work well. And chocolate is always welcome. When speaking with their court representative you might want to ask if there is anything in particular that the Crowns might like or are allergic to.

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