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Marie Antoinette to Maria Theresa, 16 August 1779 Madame [la comtesse de Provence]’s pregnancy is mere gazettes’ gossip. She is always in the same state. There was a moment when we thought it was no longer so—even Monsieur was boasting greatly—but the passage of time proved that it was all empty words, and I think he will always stay as he is… image: Comtesse de Provence by Rose Filleul, circa 1780

Marie Antoinette to Maria Theresa, 16 August 1779

Madame [la comtesse de Provence]’s pregnancy is mere gazettes’ gossip. She is always in the same state. There was a moment when we thought it was no longer so—even Monsieur was boasting greatly—but the passage of time proved that it was all empty words, and I think he will always stay as he is…

image: Comtesse de Provence by Rose Filleul, circa 1780

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