Courtier (noun)

1. A person who is in attendance at a royal court, especially a courtier at the court of a medieval monarch.
2. A person who seeks to gain the favor of someone powerful, especially a monarch, by flattery and attention.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french cortoyer, from cort "court".

Examples:

1. The courtier presented a gift to the queen.
2. The courtier flattered the king with compliments.
3. The courtier tried to win the favor of the prince.
4. The courtier was known for his elegance and charm.
5. The courtier was dismissed from the court for his disloyalty.