Elisabeth Of France - Martyred Sister Of Louis XVI

[@jamiemohan2049]

Thank you for this video. This lady is the forgotten royal victim of the revolution. You always hear of the King, the Queen but not the King's young loyal sister who also lost her head. She was brave, loyal and modest. Poor lady. She really was a martyr who had principals and lived by them. RIP Elisabeth.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

She and Madame Lamballe indeed don’t get the attention they deserve. Thank you for watching !

[@christinemiller8158]

She was a loyal sister to the end! Merci 🌸

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching again, I really appreciate that !!!

[@tonita88]

Her loyalty and faith is a testament of the strength one gains from knowing the love of God. St. Elisabeth of France was dauntless. I read somewhere that as the senior in rank among the people scheduled to be guillotined with her, she gave all of them comfort and led them in prayer while waiting for their hour of death. She definitely is a child of God.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for sharing that with us, thank you for watching !

[@badassunicorn5351]

Love. Such tragedy. Especially for the children. Thank you for continuing to share these wonderful videos❤️

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching every single video.. I am so honoured to have people like you on my channel who keep returning !

[@prokkle]

The story of the son of Louis and Marie Antoinette is very sad. He was imprisoned away from his sister and eventually died from neglect and starvation, as the revolutionaries realised that executing a child would cause an international scandal. His sister survived to an old age, living to see the monarchy restored.

[@tomaria100]

Thank you! Though I usually avoid learning about this troubling period of history, I'm glad to have learned from you about the faithful and brave Elizabeth.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching. Although their demise is sad, I am glad you watched the video.

[@tomaria100]

@@TheKingsofFrance Merci !

[@LuisAFvWetzler]

You must read her biography by Monique de Huertas; the best one. Is in French, I do not thing that there is an English translation of this wonderful book “Madame Élisabeth la soeur martyre du Roi Louis XVI”

[@grayace4556]

Even though the videos are short, they are fun to listen to and very informative. It's one of my favorite channels now for historical information.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'm sorry they're not longer, but I don't really have days to spend on them, as I work a fulltime job. Glad you enjoy them though ! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@katerynavolkova-shapovalen995]

What a sad, tragic life story! I agree with her recognition by the Church. An outstanding woman. Her story has reminded me the tragedy of the Romanovs in Russia...

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so,much for watching and commenting !

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Hello, Thank you for your sad but informative video on a loyal, brave lady to brother and sister in law at the cost eventually of her life. Bless her. Xx

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting again... 😊

[@Kian2002]

Shocking. Absolutely shocking. I read law & politics at university and the French Revolutions, from 1789, and so on throughout the 19th century, were required reading but in all those books where the Terror and Terror that followed the restoration were described in detail yet they never quite captured the inhumane cruelty done to those who had no real part in the causes of the Revolution other than they were faithful to their family and tried their best to protect & support those whom they loved. You tell the simple truth which is enough to immediately sympathise with an innocent who by accident of birth alone was condemned and publicly slaughtered in the most degrading way. Shocking. Absolutely shocking. Thank you for speaking up about a woman who otherwise would be unknown to us all who are not academics of French History; if not for you she would be as lost a character of history as all those other unfortunates whose bones share her resting place.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Honestly, her story isn't even the worst. On October 9, I am releasing a video about Madame de Lamballe. Her demise is horrendous. If you're interested be sure to return at that time... Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Kian2002]

@@TheKingsofFrance I won`t say I look forward to hearing more of the horrors but I am keen to fill the holes in what I know of French history. Thank you again for delivering it with academic aplomb.

[@XX-gy7ue]

WHAT SPECTACULAR COURAGE ! SAINT ELISABETH , PRAY FOR US !

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting !

[@justanotherfrenchie]

She was such a good sister. 😢 I miss her so much 😭.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Hello your highness !

[@zabrinna6554]

I love the contents of this channel. I also like how you reply to most of the comments :) Keep it up

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Well, if you take the time to watch, I should take the time to answer, right ? Thank you for being here

[@LuisAFvWetzler]

Elle étais une merveilleuse femme et martyre pour la France et la Foi Catholique comme pour la monarchie legitime

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@luvzfrance24]

Wow she was faithful to her family to the end. I never knew too much about her, but I'll definitely will see things differently next time I go to the Basilica of St Denis.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

The Basilica is a very interesting place to be... I assume you were at Versailles as well ? What was your favorite part of the Château ?

[@luvzfrance24]

@@TheKingsofFrance lol I have two favorite places at Versailles. Of course the Hall of Mirrors and the other is the king's bedroom. I like joking with my mother that I want my room to look like that one day 😁

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Lol good luck with that… it’ll cost you a pretty penny !

[@cathryncampbell8555]

Thank you for an insightful video. Could you please consider turning the background music was way down? It is hard to hear your voice, Thank you!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I’m sorry about that. I’ll see what I can do to improve that

[@seankirkham3488]

Also the fact that she strengthened the resolve of those that were going to be executed with her by telling them to recite 'de profundis' and even the crowd didn't cheer when her head was cut off. It is also said that Robespierre himself didn't want her to be executed.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@cecillebarone9252]

True,but robespierre had a xtra horrible execution,he tried to commit suicide but only succeeded in shattering his lower jaw,he followed all he murdered to guillotine Instant KARMA

[@user-vc8on7fm2o]

@@cecillebarone9252 Niente affatto, è stato sparato mentre stava scrivendo un appello rivolto al popolo parigino. Come faceva a suicidarsi in quel momento? Il colpo arrivò mentre stava firmando, c'è ancora il suo sangue sul documento. André Merda voleva solo farsi un nome, è così è stato.

[@michellebruce5092]

Great history video I enjoyed it. 😀😀 your history videos are always enjoyable and relaxing can't wait to see more history videos soon

[@TheKingsofFrance]

So glad you enjoyed this one !

[@LariLesque]

What a pity she didn't escape with Mesdames. At her trial I wonder what charges were against her. I can now watch your videos on my smart tv! Yay!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Oh wow... Does the quality hold up ? Some of my images aren't high quality, I have to work with what I can find online and sometimes the quality leaves much to be desired...

[@LariLesque]

@@TheKingsofFrance They looked fine!

[@antoinemozart243]

The Revolutionaries were relieved that the idiotic old witches were away. It was a waste of money and time to put these imbeciles on trial

[@kellybrown685]

Another WONDERFUL video. May I make a request? I am sure many of your viewers would like to do further study of the people you feature in your videos. Is it possible to include a short bibliography of your recommended books on these people? (In English ). I do not tell you often enough how grateful I am to have your POSITIVE videos in the time of Covid. MERCI

[@Heothbremel]

I'd appreciate French or other language book titles too.....

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'll compile a list of interesting reads. Question is: do you want merely the Bourbon Dynasty or are you interested in the entire French history ?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'll compile a list of great reads for you. What country are you from btw ?

[@Heothbremel]

@@TheKingsofFrance for my part, I'm curious about all of it so if you have any particularly favorite sources you keep coming back to, I'd love to start there. I'm from the US, but i have the loosest smattering of studying French and a few other things so worst case scenario i go crack open a dictionary and word salad my way through the book xD thank you for the list, i know that takes extra time and effort and you have to be super busy- your work is so wonderful every time, I'm always happy to see the new vid update!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'm really grateful for your interest, so it's my pleasure to make up a list. although I have to tell you that I'm not french, but Flemish. But nonethess I'm sure that I can compile a good list of English books as well for you.

[@annfisher3316]

What a brave soul... 🙏🕊

[@TheKingsofFrance]

She was indeed ! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@bytheway1031]

🎂Élisabeth of France 05-03-2022

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@robnewman6101]

R.I.P Elizabeth. 👑⚔️⚜️⚜️⚜️💔😢

[@MarinaKaFai]

Poor poor Elizabeth!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

She was very loyal to her family, sad that she had to pay for it with her life... Thank you for watching !

[@andromeda331]

Another great video!

[@latifamiah5742]

Long live eternal France

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching again !!!!!!

[@latifamiah5742]

@@TheKingsofFrance Do you hate donald trump?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

@@latifamiah5742 I don't discuss contemporary politics on my channel, it isn't what this is about and I want everyone, regardless of their thoughts or beliefs, to feel welcome here !

[@latifamiah5742]

@@TheKingsofFrance OK l understand now

[@jaimequimaime-autrementnon2500]

Merci ❤❤❤

[@alexpenalo4684]

Great video on the young princess! What were the accusations levied against her?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Participation in secret political councils, corresponding with enemies of the revolution, conspiracy, and obviously the sexual relationship she allegedly had with the dauphin, Louis Charles... Thank you for watching

[@alexpenalo4684]

@@TheKingsofFranceThanks for answering my question. They were really into that sexual crimes accusation? To think they didn't learned from the trial of the queen.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Both Marie Antoinette as Elisabeth were from the get go (in Marie Antoinette's trial) accused of incest. Thank you so much for your interest !!!

[@molybdomancer195]

@@TheKingsofFrance it’s interesting that women often got incest accusations thrown at them when powerful people want to get rid of them. Anne Boleyn, whose only crime was not producing a living son for Henry VIiI of England, was accused of incest with her brother. I think most historians don’t believe this was true, just convenient

[@VeracityLH]

Excellent video. Elisabeth had her faults (few, admittedly), but she was intensely loyal and certainly the last friend Marie Antoinette had. I've often wondered: was Elisabeth's final request granted (to cover her)? I always hear that those were her last words, but not whether they covered her. And poor Marie Therese, separated from her father, brother, mother, and finally her beloved aunt. Tragic, tragic, tragic. Have you thought of doing a video on the scandal of the Diamond Necklace? I'm sure a lot of viewers would be interested in the stories, both real facts and the propaganda.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Honestly, I don't know. I never read if the executioner had the decency to grant her this last request, but let us hope the man had an ounce of humanity left, and did so. The video about the Diamond necklace affaire has been made already. I add a link for your convenience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO3d4J-npadjpI Thank you so much for watching and commenting !

[@VeracityLH]

Terrific! Going to watch it tonight. Thanks for your hard work. 😀

[@mimfi]

Yes, I too think that she was a loyal sister. And she was a very brave woman.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching so many of my videos !

[@naderzandi7468]

Symbol of loyalty

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for commenting !

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

Another innocent life taken by the French Revolution I always wondered why they chose to kill all the female aristocrats (at least those who could no longer bear children )

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Plenty of male aristocrats were murdered as well... Not solely women were sent to the scaffold... Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@cecillebarone9252]

The people were STARVING They paid NO TAXES True,they didn't need to be murdered,treated so cruely but the trouble started when Louis xiv refused his advisors to tax the rich The working poor were forced to support the idle rich Not unlike current situation in usa

[@halob3971]

@@cecillebarone9252 There were many reason why the poor were starving in France. Farming was terrible during "The Little Ice age" the poor refused to incorperate potatoes into their diet and wanted to eat wheat which was difficult to farm at the time. Also King Louis spending was taxing the poor in an unbalanced way. King Louis was helping the Americans in their war. The spending was out of control. Here in the US we have of percentage of earned income that is taxed. The 1% who earn 540k or more get taxed 20% of their income. Those who are the top 10-25% 87k to 152k also are taxed 20% of their shared income. We in the US have a tax system in place. What happened in France over 200 years ago was horrific.

[@vollhov2370]

It is a pity that Elisabeth is not shown in the series and in the films :(

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

Great documentary! Sad. Been to all those places there when I lived in Paris.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Paris is an amazing city for sure ! Thank you for watching again 😊.

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

@@TheKingsofFrance It sure was! I miss it.

[@reniasva]

That poor thing......

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Horrible, isn't it... Thank you so much for watching again !!!!

[@reniasva]

@@TheKingsofFrance I'll always watch! You're good!

[@naderzandi7468]

An angel🥀

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for being here !

[@Barnabydemossienaux]

Such Grace.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@Jkelly-vw9un]

Sad end but I'm sure she lived a magical life at the French court before

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for. watching and commenting !

[@aten5102]

En fait, il détestait la Cour et n'assistait qu'aux événements spéciaux.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Was the population of France on the decline during the beginning of the French Revolution (specifically the Reign of Terror) (1789-1794). Of did these data statistics not exist at the time.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

honestly, I don't know, I'd have to do some research. All I can tell you is that I know there was a famine going on at the time but I'm not sure how it affected the population...

[@jec1ny]

Bastille Day should be observed with flags at half mast, and all public buildings draped in black mourning crepe.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Well it's their official national holiday, so France obviously doesn't agree... Thank you for watching !

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

This reminds me of how the Orthodox Church canonized Tsar Nicholas II, his wife, and 5 children because of how they died, which is totally morally wrong. Even if I don’t respect lots of things Tsar Nick did in his reign.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

It always strikes me as odd that the Romanovs weren't granted asylum by England. It could've well saved their lives...

[@madnessends2477]

The tsar and the tsarina deserved it, for oppressing their ppl and sending millions of them to die for no reason in WW1. But the children were innocent

[@jacquesrenou2850]

Poor Elizabeth, if only she had fled with her 2 Matantes to Italy,she had 2 chances.Shs was brave and loyal,RIP MADAME ❤

[@heliocat3855]

The question that you didn't answer was did the executioner pull up her top or not. I would like to know.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

To be honest, I don't know... but I certainly hope he granted her last wish...

[@heliocat3855]

@@TheKingsofFrance I researched and it doesn't say wether he did or not. It was a kerchief which is a type of shawl not her top. Her shoulders were exposed not her breasts which is how I thought from the video 😂

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I am sorry if I explained it unclearly…

[@heliocat3855]

@@TheKingsofFrance No, you did great especially considering that English is most likely your second language. As someone who speaks more than one, I know that grammar, syntax and proper usage is hard to get down.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

@@heliocat3855 Thank you for understanding. It can be a challenge sometimes to do it in English, but it makes the videos more accessable to people in the world...

[@TheTraveldom]

ah well, that is how you learn to not upset too much the French people lol

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@ovalbeach]

Victims? No...but I would say justly condemned is a more proper and accurate portrayal

[@cecillebarone9252]

Blessed are the MERCIFUL FIR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@alexpenalo4684]

Why do you say that princess Elisabeth was justly executed?

[@cecillebarone9252]

@@alexpenalo4684 That was"nt me that was someone else's comment She was treated cruelly

[@alexpenalo4684]

@@cecillebarone9252 sorry