Princess of Conti

The third, born in 1677, married the Duke de Chartres, who became the Duke of Orleans and Regent of France.

The Princess of Conti was more beautiful than Mademoiselle de la Vallière.

The Duchesses of Bourbon and Chartres had the wit and pride of Madame de Montespan.

The three princesses, who were as proud of their birth as if they had been legitimate daughters, had a great place in the heart of Louis XIV.

The court surrounded them with homage, and although they did not play an important political role, yet they must figure in the gallery of women of Versailles.

The birth of the future Princess of Conti was veiled in mystery.

Mademoiselle de la Vallière had concealed her pregnancy.

The very night before her delivery, she made her appearance in the royal apartment in presence of the whole court in a splendid ball dress and with uncovered head.

The third, born in 1677, married the Duke de Chartres, who became the Duke of Orléans and Regent of France.

The Princess of Conti was more beautiful than Mademoiselle de la Vallière.

The Duchesses of Bourbon and Chartres had the wit and pride of Madame de Montespan.

The three princesses who were as proud of their birth as if they had been legitimate daughters had a great place in the heart of Louis XIV.

The court surrounded them with homage, and although they did not play an important political role, yet they must figure in the gallery of women of Versailles.

The birth of the future Princess of Conti was veiled in mystery.

Mademoiselle de la Vallière had concealed her pregnancy.

The very night before her delivery, she made her appearance in the royal apartment in presence of the whole court in a splendid ball dress and with uncovered head.