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The public only saw her as an arrogant Queen living lavishly—“Mme. Deficit”. |
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| Ceremonial life at court demanded the royals make a grand display of themselves. “Court Dress” was required for state occasions. However, the Queen was known for her preference for simplicity in dress. The hostile public only saw her as a clothes horse, further adding to her unpopularity. | |||||||||||||
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Contemporaries in Historical Figures of France |
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