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Louise of Stolberg – The Queen Without a Crown
“We were thrown into this world who knows why, and you have to finish your time to become I don’t know what.” These were the words of a princess who tried to make sense of the world she lived in.
What made Louise of Stolberg reach this conclusion is the story of her life.
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Sources/ Further Reading:
Dutens, L., Memoirs of A Traveller, Now in Retirement, vol. 4, London, Rich Phillips, 1806.
Bonstetten, K. V., Souvenirs, Paris, 1832.
Lang, A., Prince Charles Edward Stuart, The Young Chevalier, London, Longmans, Green, & Co., 1903.
Lee, V., The Countess of Albany, London, John Lane, 1910
Vaughan, H. M., The Last Stuart Queen: Louise, Countess of Albany: Her Life & Letters, London, Duckworth & Co., 1910.
Cunningham, P., ed., The Letters of Horace Walpole, vol. 5, London, Henry G. Bohn, 1861.
Sainte-Beuve, C. A., Nouveaux Lundis, vol. 5, Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1884.
Howells, W. D., ed., Life of Vittorio Alfieri, Boston, James R. Osgood & Co., 1877.
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Image Credits:
La collégiale Sainte-Waudru by PMRMaeyaert - own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ID53053-CLT-0013-01-Mons,_La_collégiale_Sainte-Waudru-PM_53948.jpg
Palazzo di San Clemente Florenz by Ricardalovesmonuments - own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palazzo_di_San_Clemente_Florenz.jpg
Peintures Musée Fabre, Fabre autoportrait jeune by Finoskov - own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PeinturesMuséeFabre171_Fabre_autoportrait_jeune.jpg
Ancien collège des Jésuites, Montpellier, by Chabe01 - own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancien_Collège_Jésuites_-_Montpellier_(FR34)_-_2021-07-12_-_2.jpg
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Juliette Récamier - The Power of Seduction
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“You want romance, read history” - François Guizot once said. As you will discover, this dictum applies entirely to the story of our new heroine - Juliette Récamier. From the same series, you might also like: Talleyrand’s Princess - Dorothea of Courland: ua-cam.com/video/0xSuyQKGykE/v-deo.html Princess Bathilde d’Orléans: ua-cam.com/video/sSK9fUfGSZg/v-deo.html Désirée Clary - The Reluctant Que...
Wilhelmina of Prussia - The King’s Sister
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Meet Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia - a unique woman of the 18th century. By all appearances, she was destined to become Queen of England, but things turned out differently. From the same series, you might also like: The Winter Queen - Elizabeth Stuart: ua-cam.com/video/GTDruhysJi4/v-deo.html The Tragic Life of Sophia Dorothea of Celle: ua-cam.com/video/1ZMm6YdCTZc/v-deo.html Sources/ Further R...
Princess Bathilde d'Orléans
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History, personal circumstances and destiny come together and weave the story of Princess Bathilde d'Orléans. “Remember, we were not brought into this world to be happy!” - she said to a friend who was going through difficult times. When she expressed those fateful words, Princess Bathilde was still very young, not suspecting what life had in store for her. From the same series, you might also ...
Charles III's Forgotten Ancestress
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Meet Countess Claudine Rhédey - a largely overlooked historical figure until today. Her story sits right at the heart of the family history of many members of the British Royal Family, including our departed Queen Elizabeth II and the current British monarch, Charles III. Sources/ Further Reading: Queen Mary by Sir George Arthur, London: Thornton Butterworth Ltd, 1935. The Land of the Teck and ...
Talleyrand’s Princess: Dorothea of Courland
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Princess Dorothea of Courland witnessed and lived through some of the most momentous events of the 19th century. Her story is about love, betrayal, politics, diplomacy, and meeting powerful personalities, who dominated the European political scene during and after the Napoleonic Wars. From the same series, you might also like: Juliette Récamier - The Power of Seduction: ua-cam.com/video/U0MLFK4...
What Happened to the Brother of Louis XVI?
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At first glance, we tend to think that events and personal circumstances in one’s life have no significant impact on history. But this is not always the case. An unfortunate and tragic event in the life of Louis de France, a grandson of Louis XV, had more far-reaching consequences than we might think. Sources / Further reading: Memoirs, Anecdotes, Facts, and Opinions Collected and Preserved by ...
Breguet's Masterpiece - The 'Marie Antoinette'
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A gesture of love, unequalled craftsmanship and timeless beauty. These are the ingredients of the intriguing story of Breguet’s iconic pocket watch created for Marie Antoinette. The journey of this rare timepiece takes us through the years of the French Revolution and ends at the beginning of the 21st century. Sources / Further reading Breguet by Sir David Lionel Salomons, London: Printed for t...
Anne of Brittany - Twice Crowned Queen of France
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The story of Anne of Brittany, the only woman in history who became Queen of France twice, is about the strong character of a woman who had to deal with politics and personal loss from a very young age. According to Brantôme, “Anne de Bretagne was the most worthy and honourable queen that has ever been since Queen Blanche, mother of the King Saint-Louis, and very sage and virtuous.” Sources / F...
The Tragic Life of Sophia Dorothea of Celle
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Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the wife of Prince George Louis of Hanover, later George I of Great Britain, and the mother of George II of Great Britain and Sophia Dorothea of Hanover, Queen in Prussia. Her unhappy marriage made Princess Sophia Dorothea think that she could try and get away from it. When she fell in love with a Swedish count, the Princess felt that her chance to find happiness an...
THE WINTER QUEEN - Elizabeth Stuart
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A happy childhood, a sumptuous wedding and Queen at 23. Elizabeth Stuart, the granddaughter of Mary Queen of Scots, and the daughter of James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, and Anne of Denmark, was elated to see how her life was shaping up, but the Thirty Years’ War changed everything and her life became a continuous struggle. Today we will follow her tragic story. The images used ar...
THE LAST OF THE MEDICI
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Anna Maria Luisa de Medici was the last representative of the famous Medici family. Her name, although not very well known, is connected to the Italian city of Florence in a special and long-lasting way. Today we will follow her remarkable story. The images used are in the Public Domain (via Wikimedia Commons) Music - YT Audio Library. Sources / Further reading The Medici by Colonel G. F. Young...
QUEEN MARGOT - Marguerite de Valois
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Marguerite de Valois lived during the second half of the 16th century, a period of turmoil for the Kingdom of France. She was the daughter of a king, sister of three kings and wife of a king. Marguerite was herself Queen of France and of Navarre. She seemed to have everything in life, except good fortune. The images used are in the Public Domain (via Wikimedia Commons) Music - YT Audio Library....
The 4 Sisters Who Became the Mistresses of Louis XV
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The de Mailly-Nesle sisters lived in France during the reign of Louis XV. They were the five daughters of a noble couple and four of them became the mistresses of the King of France. “Sisterly love” is a concept that has a different meaning in their case. Today we will follow their story. The images used are in the Public Domain (via Wikimedia Commons) Music - YT Audio Library. Sources / Furthe...
Henrietta of England - The Sister of Charles II
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The life of Princess Henrietta, the daughter of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, was short but eventful and tragic. Her charming personality captivated people both in France and in England. Today we will follow her story. The images used are in the Public Domain (via Wikimedia Commons) Music - YT Audio Library. Sources / Further reading Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal Ho...
Diane de Poitiers - The Power of Beauty
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Diane de Poitiers - The Power of Beauty
The Tragic Life of Caroline Matilda of Great Britain, Queen of Denmark and Norway
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The Tragic Life of Caroline Matilda of Great Britain, Queen of Denmark and Norway
Désirée Clary - The Reluctant Queen
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Désirée Clary - The Reluctant Queen
Axel von Fersen: The Man Who Loved Marie Antoinette
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Axel von Fersen: The Man Who Loved Marie Antoinette
Queen Charlotte of Sweden and Norway
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Queen Charlotte of Sweden and Norway
Adrienne de LaFayette - A Hero's Wife
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Adrienne de LaFayette - A Hero's Wife
The Story of The Grande Mademoiselle
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The Story of The Grande Mademoiselle
Rose Bertin - Queen Marie Antoinette's Dressmaker
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Rose Bertin - Queen Marie Antoinette's Dressmaker
The Scandalous Life of a Genius - Lord Byron
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The Scandalous Life of a Genius - Lord Byron
The Duchess of Chartres - Her Life Story
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The Duchess of Chartres - Her Life Story
THE LAST QUEEN OF THE FRENCH
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THE LAST QUEEN OF THE FRENCH
Princess Marianne of the Netherlands
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Princess Marianne of the Netherlands
Madame de Maintenon -The True Love of King Louis XIV
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Madame de Maintenon -The True Love of King Louis XIV
The Oldest Café In Paris - Le Procope
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The Oldest Café In Paris - Le Procope
The Three Brothers Who Became Kings of France
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The Three Brothers Who Became Kings of France

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  • @harryegden3696
    @harryegden3696 5 днів тому

    My only experience of Italian culture is with their “ heart -achingly beautiful cars “. Nobody does it better . Like Ferrari have had their cars styled by Pininfarina the other styling house was Bertone. Talking of which Georgia Meloni got driven to the G7 summit with no less than the pope . How is that for the ultimate publicity shot !!! Although the previous pope was driven around the test track at Modena with no less than Enzo Ferrari !!!!

  • @anthonytroisi6682
    @anthonytroisi6682 9 днів тому

    Queen Mary felt inferior because she was descended from a "morgantic" marriage. As a result, Queen Mary was a Serene Highness instead of a Royal Highness. The Tecks were always in debt. Although popular, Queen Mary's mother was rather obese and a poor money manager. Because of their debts, the Tecks often lived abroad to save money. It is unlile;y that Princess May would have been happy married to the dim-witted, weak-willed Albert Victor.

  • @FatimahAraneta
    @FatimahAraneta 12 днів тому

    What a delightful video biography! Thank you so much for the clear exposition of such a troubled century, with this admirable woman as the central character of the narrative. You say that she had everything but good fortune...Maybe she did not have the fortune to marry the love of her life, but she was obviously blessed with a bright brain and a strong constitution, and she had the fortune to be able to cultivate her mind and surround herself with other bright and creative minds. And she lived a relatively long life! If I had a time machine, I would like to visit her during her last years in Paris. She must have been a fascinating person to converse with.

  • @moniquesilverans3842
    @moniquesilverans3842 17 днів тому

    Je suis contente de lire tant de commentaires agréables sur Talleyrand que j'admire beaucoup.

  • @moniquesilverans3842
    @moniquesilverans3842 17 днів тому

    Une grosse erreur : la France n'était pas du tout invitée au Congrès de Vienne où la France devait être dépecé mais c'est Talleyrand qui s'est invité et comme il avait toujours bien reçu tous les représentants étrangers ont lui a fait une place. C'est grâce à Talleyrand que la France n'a pas été dépecée car c'était un homme extremement intelligent et il a bien défendu la France qui ne lui en est pas reconnaissante.

  • @TheHansDekker
    @TheHansDekker 20 днів тому

    Why such a horrible accent to listen to. Pity! I would have preferred beautiful French spoken with English subtitles😊

  • @pieyedapple
    @pieyedapple 22 дні тому

    Superb presentation--everything that was never explained to us in school! Thank you, so much, for the clarity and fascinating backstory!

  • @stevieg6418
    @stevieg6418 24 дні тому

    What a life!

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio9455 28 днів тому

    I saw the movie 🎥 with Jean Simmons

  • @minhduypham-ic6su
    @minhduypham-ic6su 28 днів тому

    Thanks❤❤❤

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio9455 28 днів тому

    I thought Napoleon, married Josephine, not. Desirae

  • @HalifaxPeacock
    @HalifaxPeacock Місяць тому

    I suspect her niece may have been her daughter. They look almost identical.

  • @user-ez1bo3wn5m
    @user-ez1bo3wn5m Місяць тому

    i am a woman of such intensity and intellect. i am unapologetically one of those women. i am one of those women. i am a woman of such intensity and intellect.

  • @user-ez1bo3wn5m
    @user-ez1bo3wn5m Місяць тому

    deep deep affection. deep affection.

  • @user-ez1bo3wn5m
    @user-ez1bo3wn5m Місяць тому

    this is so intriguing! this is really fascinating! deep deep and durable affection. this is really intriguing!

  • @MyLady120
    @MyLady120 Місяць тому

    Things were different back in the day. When a king took an official mistress, there was nothing that the wife could do. But yet in the end Diane lost everything. You get what you put into.

  • @Westpark16
    @Westpark16 Місяць тому

    Winston Churchill was the 2nd person to be given Honorary US citizenship, 1963 The First was Lafayette Our favorite fighting frenchman ❤

  • @smythharris2635
    @smythharris2635 Місяць тому

    Genius?😅

  • @MisterSplendy
    @MisterSplendy Місяць тому

    Magnificent lady.

  • @user-er8dw4kq5p
    @user-er8dw4kq5p Місяць тому

    👑️🇬🇧✝️👀👆 ❤🌍🌹 🤗🤗🥰🥰💃

  • @mydogsbutler
    @mydogsbutler 2 місяці тому

    As a Greek, I will eternally be greatful to poet Lord Byron for loving Hellenism and helping free us from the Ottomans. I even have his birthday marked in my calendar./ Every year I read up a little bit more about his life on his birthday to honor and remember his existrence. Now when ti comes to some contemporary Brits like David Cameron notsomuch. The former PM of the former Roman Poession of Britain, mocked Greeks for refusing to ridiculously recognize our slavic neighbours as "Macedonians". Even today he patronizingly and dishonerably plays stupid as they try to narrate themselves into apparently antihellenic founders of the Hellenistic period to hide his mistake. Unfortunately there is a lot of that behavior going around these days.

  • @johnlewis3891
    @johnlewis3891 2 місяці тому

    This would make for a great 🎥. It's sad to know what they went through as children.

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    @user-tn2wl6el7o 2 місяці тому

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    @user-tn2wl6el7o 2 місяці тому

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  • @jackjones8363
    @jackjones8363 2 місяці тому

    The golden age movie, Conquest, with Greta Garbo as Countess Marie Waleska, portrays the real life story fairly accurately...

  • @Christophe-pl5xu
    @Christophe-pl5xu 2 місяці тому

    Anne of Brittany who didn't know a word of Breton! Anne the traitor!

  • @HoratioTalbot771_a
    @HoratioTalbot771_a 2 місяці тому

    I know a lot of people who are definitely Mad Bad and Dangerous to know . Donald Trump and countless others

  • @johnham4485
    @johnham4485 2 місяці тому

    Bernadotte you traitorous pos.

  • @loriboufford6342
    @loriboufford6342 3 місяці тому

    Thank you.😊

  • @Literaturetv386
    @Literaturetv386 3 місяці тому

    Lord Byron | Biography and works of Lord Byron | Who was George Gordon Byron? ua-cam.com/video/tghYAA05q-M/v-deo.htmlsi=Z92NhmRoyuTkPIDr

  • @annaine
    @annaine 3 місяці тому

    Her father was an incredible hypocrite - he was happy to break an engagement in order to marry the woman he loved, but couldn’t find the decency to extend the same freedom to his only child, whom he clearly regarded as a pawn in his family’s rise to electoral status. He’s responsible for the death of her lover, ruining her life and probably that of her husband and his own nephew. Disgraceful!

  • @swagnilla_ice
    @swagnilla_ice 3 місяці тому

    At last we can see that Duke Edward followed his great-grandfather's model when he gave up his crown for the love of his life. For both men, a royal title wasn't worth not marrying for love.

  • @Imperial.Soldier
    @Imperial.Soldier 3 місяці тому

    Where is Charles I of Spain??????

  • @yorikimkim3726
    @yorikimkim3726 3 місяці тому

    Can you talk about her sister in law elisabeth christine of Brunswick

  • @susanmorgan8833
    @susanmorgan8833 3 місяці тому

    Later, as Henri put it, "Paris is worth a mass", and became a Catholic.

  • @SharonGinter-bt5pl
    @SharonGinter-bt5pl 4 місяці тому

    😮I read the book eons ago. It s nice to see the proof.

  • @andiestewart7423
    @andiestewart7423 4 місяці тому

    This was the most informative video I have watched on Fersen. Thank you for making it👍

  • @jamesofarcadia
    @jamesofarcadia 4 місяці тому

    Her parents were psychos.

  • @pieromengarelli9549
    @pieromengarelli9549 4 місяці тому

    Perfectly executed documentary. You even took the cause of Von Fersen's lynching! I´m from Sweden, Stockholm. And very interested in history. Only plus in my book...! Sincerely Piero Mengarelli 😊👍

    • @livesandhistories
      @livesandhistories 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, Piero. I'm glad you found this useful. A beautiful country, Sweden, with a rich and interesting history ... All the best to you.

  • @fegermany2413
    @fegermany2413 4 місяці тому

    I pray for the little King boy who died alone and hungry, sad in prison. May His spirit rest in peace together with his family 😢😢😢

  • @ivanigorpollick6690
    @ivanigorpollick6690 4 місяці тому

    what a shame of Louis

  • @kathyp760
    @kathyp760 4 місяці тому

    She is an ancestor

    • @LadyCat183
      @LadyCat183 Місяць тому

      Of whom? She had no children

  • @zoefang4563
    @zoefang4563 4 місяці тому

    LOOOOVE DIANE DE POITIERS <33

  • @joanandersen4351
    @joanandersen4351 4 місяці тому

    An interesting young lady in her own right

  • @joanandersen4351
    @joanandersen4351 4 місяці тому

    Philippe was quite a prick and vindictive although in Versailles series he was portrayed as more complex and more humane not sure about real Philippe because the series has some fictions on it.

  • @AndrewHall-dp9il
    @AndrewHall-dp9il 4 місяці тому

    Shame. I can hear the music. But not what is said

  • @jottaz144
    @jottaz144 5 місяців тому

    I came here from The Sopranos

  • @hyperballadbradx6486
    @hyperballadbradx6486 5 місяців тому

    I loved this video - thank you.

  • @olaalasadi1657
    @olaalasadi1657 5 місяців тому

    I came here from the 48 laws of power

  • @whanuipuru4446
    @whanuipuru4446 5 місяців тому

    Dear Narrator, your voice is so elegant and beautiful. Your diction is perfect. And your pronounciation so melodious! That is why I always listen to your videos. Dear Henriette, so graceful, cultured, elegant and a beautiful and bewitching dancer. Even the Sun King was sexually attracted to her! Her husband, Monsieur, was furiously jealous of her and treated her so unkindly. Her brother, Charles Ii, adored her. However, she had poor health shich lead ro her early tragic death. Wonderful videp, dear Narrator of a very beautiful gifted Duchesse de Orleans. Thank you very much.

    • @livesandhistories
      @livesandhistories 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm delighted you like these videos.