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The Mazarinettes: Laura Mancini

The Mancini sisters are famous for their connections to the French court, thanks to the work of their uncle, Cardinal Jules Mazarin. This is the first post in the series about the seven Mazarinettes. This post will explore the brief life of Laura Mancini, Duchess of Mercœur, but first, we must learn how the women came into the French court. Cardinal Mazarin’s Power Cardinal Jules…
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On This Day in 1643: Louis XIV takes over the throne in France

On this day, the 14 May 1643, Louis XIV took over the throne in France following the death of his father King Louis XIII. Louis XIV is often called the ‘King of the Sun’, and was born in 1638 as the eldest son of King Louis XIII and Anna of Austria. For as long as his father was incapable of ruling, the real power lay with Cardinal Mazarin. When the Cardinal died in 1661, Louis XIV…
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#OTD 1785: Louis XVII of France is born

On this day, March 27, in 1785, His Majesty King Louis XVII was borne in France. He was born prince of France and Duke of Normandy and was the son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. When his older brother, Louis Joseph, died in June 1789, he became the heir to the…
European Royals

Prince Jean of France welcomed France and Italy's president to his home

French media could this week report that on Thursday, Prince Jean of France welcomed the presidents of both France and Italy to his home, Amboise Castle. Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron were warmly welcomed by the prince and his family. One of the three current pretenders to the French throne, Prince Jean was joined on the occasion by his wife, Princess Philomena, and two of their children, Prince…
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French royalists involved in the "Yellow Vest" riots in Paris

The ongoing “Yellow Vest” protests in Paris have increasing royalist support. Several groups from different fractions of the French monarchist movement have demonstrated against the current government. During the early demonstrations, a royalist flag was spotted, and many called out for the restoration of the French monarchy. French media and the International Monarchist Conference…
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