It is a grand room, with two ornate staircases leading up either side to a second floor balcony where there is a doorway at the very center.  Other doorways occupy the sides of the second floor landing.
Foyer, Inside Palace
jester
queen
I need a new cushion for this throne! All this chatter in court is giving me a headache!  That Lord that just walked past offended my nose with his odor.  I need to find my chambermaid.
My jester, how do you fare today? Just another way in paradise my queen, and yourself? I am doing well myself What brings you to this foyer? Well sir, this is my foyer. As the queen this is my domain Any important decisions you are pondering in this foyer? You usually only come here when you have weight on your mind. I'm here looking for peace and quiet Shall I leave my queen? You may stay if you are quiet, you are good company I appreciate the offer my Queen, let me know if you need anything. I could use a new cushion if you can find me one Hmmm, is your current one not floofy enough?