“As the Dauphine stepped out of her carriage on to the ceremonial carpet that had been laid down, it was the Duc de Choiseul who was given the privilege of the first salute. Presented with the Duc by Prince Starhemberg, Marie Antoinette exclaimed: 'I shall never forget that you are responsible for my happiness!” FirstsGivenForgetResponsiblePrivilegeNever ForgetCarpetSaluteCarriagesMarie Book:Marie Antoinette Source: Marie Antoinette
“Mary Queen of Scots was my first love, and that is always something special.” FirstsSpecialQueensMaryFirst LoveSomething SpecialScots Author:Antonia Fraser