Jacqueline Royer

was a French opera singer who sang leading contralto and mezzo-soprano roles at the Opéra de Paris, London's Royal Opera House, the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

Active on the stage from 1904 until 1924, she created several roles in early 20th century operas, including Carmine in the posthumous premiere of Ponchielli's I Mori di Valenza.

[1][2] Royer was born in Guîtres, the daughter of a music professor and conductor.

She began singing as a child, appearing as the soloist in the performance of a Stabat Mater at the age of ten.

She made her debut in November of that year as Léonore in Donizetti's La favorite.