![]() ![]() Her revenge against his frequent infidelities was to simply let him have his mistresses, but he couldn't have her as well. She developed a unique style of her own, often wearing what became known as the "Eugénie hat" which swept across her face then tilted up at the sides.Īs her husband's affairs continued, Eugénie took action he was forbidden to enter her bedroom. She threw herself into the life of an empress, accompanying the Emperor to balls, opera, and theatre, as well as entertaining countless guests to the palace. (Heritage Images via Getty Images)Įugénie had been very athletic in her youth and, despite enjoying the finery of balls and dressing in elaborate costumes, she didn't shy away from hard work and loved getting things done. READ MORE: The royal love scandal that ended a king's reign She greatly admired Queen Marie Antoinette's style and once dressed as her for a portrait. ![]() But, at the same time, she was terrified she'd meet the same tragic fate as her predecessor. She greatly admired the former Queen's style and once dressed as her for a portrait. Sadly, Eugénie's marriage was far from perfect, as her husband continued to have affairs.Įugénie had a lifelong fascination with her husband's grandmother, Empress Josephine, as well as Queen Marie Antoinette. READ MORE: The unsung Aussie female trailblazer who should be recognised She gave birth to Louis-Napoleon in 1856. Eugénie had miscarried during a previous pregnancy and was incredibly nervous throughout her pregnancy. Three years later, their only son was born, Louis-Napoleon, the Prince Imperial. Their wedding was spread across two days in the Tuileries and Notre-Dame de Paris on January 29 and 30, 1853. He courted her for a few years before asking for her hand in 1853, when he became Emperor of the French. But while he assumed she'd be easy to catch, she proved to be difficult making it very clear she'd only be his partner if he put a ring on her finger. Napoleon III, who was known as a notorious playboy, was immediately besotted with Eugénie's beauty and sharp conversation. (De Agostini via Getty Images)Įugénie's mother, Maria, had been instrumental in moulding her "wild daughter" into the perfect debutante. READ MORE: Victoria and Albert: The royal love story that defined a queen's reign She went to great lengths to showcase her crowning glory in beautifully curled hairstyles beneath diamond tiaras. "Through the chapel, Sire", Eugénie replied. Eugénie attended a reception at the Élysée Palace where the Prince was said to have asked her, "What is the road to your heart?" Her first meeting with Prince Louis Napoléon was in 1849 when he became president of the Second Republic. ![]()
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