Even the Rich Even the Royals: Marie Antoinette | Diamonds Aren’t a Girl’s Best Friend | 215
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Mar 19, 2024 Uncover the scandalous life of Marie Antoinette, from diamond cons to smear campaigns. Explore her struggles with public perception, the infamous necklace scandal, and her fight against adversity amidst lavish parties and royal drama.
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Marie's Execution
- Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, is depicted riding to her execution.
- She reflects on her life, from beloved princess to hated queen.
Wedding Night Woes
- 14-year-old Marie Antoinette's wedding night is depicted, a terrifying experience with the 15-year-old Louis XVI.
- Their consummation is unsuccessful, foreshadowing future anxieties about producing an heir.
From Austria to France
- Marie Antoinette's arranged marriage to Louis XVI was meant to solidify an alliance between France and Austria.
- She is forced to abandon her Austrian identity, including her beloved pug.