peremadeleine: “At the moment of placing the crown on his head the ceremonies of the church we
peremadeleine:“At the moment of placing the crown on his head the ceremonies of the church were interrupted by the most touching acclamations. I could not restrain myself; my tears flowed in spite of all my efforts.” [Marie Antoinette to her mother]The Duc de Croy noted [that] “the Queen was so stirred with joy that she shed a flood of tears; she was obliged to wipe her eyes with her handkerchief.” Louis noticed Antoinette’s emotion and was deeply touched. Afterwards he spoke about it repeatedly to his courtiers and, according to Mercy, gazed at his wife adoringly. —Vincent Cronin, Louis and Antoinette -- source link
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