Uncovering the Lavish Life of Marie Antoinette: A Day That Defined French Royalty!

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At 8 am, Marie Antoinette would typically wake up in her bedchamber and start preparing for the
day. She would often have a team of servants and ladies-in-waiting to assist her with dressing and
grooming, which was a time-consuming process that could take several hours.
Marie Antoinette was known for her love of fashion and style, and she spent a great deal of time
selecting her wardrobe and accessories for the day. She was also known to experiment with
different hairstyles, which could involve intricate braids, curls, and hairpieces.
Once she was dressed and ready for the day, Marie Antoinette would often have breakfast in her
private chambers, which would include a variety of dishes such as pastries, fruit, and coffee. She
would then meet with her ladies-in-waiting to go over her schedule for the day, which might include
meetings with court officials, visits from dignitaries or ambassadors, or attending various social
events.
During this time, Marie Antoinette would also attend to her personal correspondence and receive
updates from her advisors and ministers. She was known to have a keen interest in politics and
diplomacy, and would often involve herself in matters of state, despite not having any formal
political power.
Overall, Marie Antoinette's morning routine was focused on preparing for the day ahead, both in
terms of her personal appearance and her official duties as queen.
8:30 AM: After getting dressed and having breakfast, Marie Antoinette meets with her ladies-in-
waiting to discuss her schedule for the day. She may receive visitors or attend meetings with court
officials.
10:00 AM: Marie Antoinette attends Mass in the palace chapel with her family and members of the
court.
11:00 AM: After Mass, Marie Antoinette may go for a walk in the palace gardens, accompanied by
her ladies-in-waiting and courtiers.
12:00 PM: Lunch is served in the queen's private dining room. The meal is elaborate, with multiple
courses and expensive ingredients.
1:00 PM: Marie Antoinette may spend the afternoon engaging in leisure activities, such as playing
cards or music, reading, or taking a nap.
3:00 PM: The queen may attend to her official duties, such as meeting with ambassadors or signing
documents.
6:00 PM: Dinner is served in the palace dining room, with a similar level of luxury as lunch.
8:00 PM: After dinner, Marie Antoinette may attend a ball or social event, where she dances and
mingles with members of the court.
11:00 PM: The queen returns to her bedchamber to retire for the night.
Overall, Marie Antoinette's days were filled with luxury and extravagance, with a mix of official
duties and leisure activities. Her opulent lifestyle, however, contributed to her unpopularity among
the French people and ultimately played a role in the French Revolution.#marieantoinette

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[@vollhov2370]

The standard daily routine for any monarch of that time. The author forgot to clarify that after the birth of her second child, Marie Antoinette began to visit Versailles less often, and after the death of the 3rd child of a newborn girl, she completely went to the Petit Trianon and began to do charity work.
During her entire reign, she spent 7 million of which 3.7 million for charity and for the opening of Children's Homes. France spent about 200 million on the wars for the Colonies.
An ill-considered war is the source of the troubles of ordinary Frenchmen, but not like the Queen.

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When they were doing renovations to her apartments in her bedroom they found between the floorboards tiny pins that would have held fabric samples of her dresses she could choose from in her dress book

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[@voraciousreader3341]

So you say that MA rose at 8:00 and spent hours getting ready for the day. Then, not 1 minute later, you said she was suddenly all dressed and ready for her day at 8:30, when she met with her ladies in waiting. I think the “facts” aren’t very well known or presented, and from a cursory look at the comments, I may be the only person who noticed this enormous gaffe….I guess people don’t listen….they only look. Unfortunately, I require quite a bit more from “historians,” and am quick to spot poseurs.