A Royal Betrayal: The Diamond Necklace Affair And Marie Antoinette's Downfall

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace was a scandalous event that occurred in 18th-century France, and it continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts to this day. At the centre of the affair was a stunning diamond necklace that was commissioned by King Louis XV for his mistress, Madame du Barry. However, before the necklace could be delivered, the king passed away, and his successor, Louis XVI, refused to purchase it. This left the jewellers who had created the necklace with a significant financial loss.

Enter Jeanne de La Motte, a con artist who convinced Cardinal de Rohan, a high-ranking court member, that she was a confidante of Queen Marie Antoinette and could help him acquire the necklace. In reality, the queen had never met La Motte and had no interest in the necklace. Nevertheless, Rohan was fooled and bought the necklace from the jewellers using borrowed money. When the jewellers came looking for their payment, Rohan could not pay, and the entire scandal came to light. The affair ultimately led to the downfall of both Rohan and La Motte, and it further tarnished the already fragile reputation of Marie Antoinette.

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