This is not the glamorous job you normally would imagine in a palace, but being Groom at the stool—named for the closed stool, the kings 16th century toilet—was actually a highly coveted position in the royal house.
It Was Once Someone’s Job to Chat With the King While He Used the Toilet
“Groom of the Stool” could be a crappy role, but it came with great benefits.
Natalie Zarrelli
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