Courtier /(kōrt"yẽr)/

Court·ier

Courtier

n.
  1. One who is in attendance at the court of a prince; one who has an appointment at court.
    You know I am no courtier, nor versed in state affairs.
    This courtier got a frigate, and that a company.
  2. One who courts or solicits favor; one who flatters.
    There was not among all our princes a greater courtier of the people than Richard III.