Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor (近衛侍女 (メイドオブオナー)), alternatively known as Queen of Honor (近衛侍女 (クイーンオブオナー) ) or Royal Maid (in the Baka-Tsuki translations), refers to special workers that serve the British Royal Family, as servants and bodyguards. Silvia is currently the only known named Queen of Honor, and has one of the highest ranks.

Etymology
The term is a title used for junior attendants of a queen in royal households.

Principles
First referenced by Index to refer to Misaka 10032's "cool" demeanor, the royal maids are essentially a type of shrine maiden because they looked after the royalty who were traditionally said to gain their authority by having a piece of divine power. Despite this traditional role, the maids also served as bodyguards to them, having been trained in magic and interception. The royal maids are strong enough to physically restrain Queen Elizard and even worry Carissa even if she had the Curtana. They likely wear traditional and elegant maid uniforms.

Finally, the maids are also well known, even in Academy City. Maids in training like Tsuchimikado Maika and Kumokawa Maria can apparently determine that Silvia is a Royal Maid just by looking at her alone.

Maids of Honor have a number of spiritual items to aid them in their duties, including Arachne 8 (アラクネ八式), Habetrot 2 (ハベトロット二式) and Valkyrie Swan 3 (ワルキュリア・スワン三式).

Sisters Arc
The royal maids were first referenced when Index used the term Queen of Honor in reference to Misaka 10032's "cool" demeanor.