[MR] Inter-Kingdom Retainer Program

[Mel]

Greetings unto the list sends Lady Caterine St. Loe, Head retainer to  
Their Excellencies of Sacred STone Marc & Alianor.

I am not sure if this has ever been proposed or if it is even a  
viable possibility, but here goes.  During Sacred Stone's Baronial  
Novice/Investiture I was surprised to find not only most the  
attending Baronages, but also Their Majesties to be without retainers.

I would like to begin this by saying to all of you that retainer on  
ANY level that you have my complete respect.

I understand that not all retainers can travel at the level of those  
for which they serve.

This is why I bring this up.  Perhaps a support group of retainers  
spread throughout the Kingdom could ensure that at the very least  
when a Coronet or Crown is traveling and their local staff can not,  
for whatever reason , attend them, the retainers in that local group  
could step up.

Once set up this group could easily share ideas and solutions to  
universal problems.  Or even lean on an understanding shoulder.

Now  I don't know of a Coronet that won't say "oh we don't ALWAYS  
need retainers".  Since starting this job I have had dozens of people  
advise me of why Coronets and Crowns need retainers and why they  
should not be with out.  Ensuring each Crown and Coronet are attended  
will allow not only a smoother trip for that Baronage or Crown but  
also allow a retainer the honor of serving many parties.  It will  
further give the visiting royalty's head retainer a contact person  
for thank you notes and the like.

As I said I have the utmost respect for retainers, even more since  
I've become a full time retainer myself. I believe if we worked  
together we could ensure that no matter where or leaders travel they  
are attended and able to do their jobs without the worry of a lack of  
aid.

If anyone is interested in this prospect please let me know and I  
will happily start an e-group so we can get this ball rolling.

In service
Lady Caterine St. Loe