Did Marie-Antoinette have a crown?

Most royals do not 'have crowns' because crowns, like other Crown Jewels, do not belong to them, but to the State. Now, there's probably an exception to this, as there are exceptions to most things, but I can't think of one right now. read more

One reason for this (according to the ubiquitous Wikipedia) is probably that Marie-Antoinette was not officially crowned, that is, she did not have a coronation ceremony, even though she was indisputably Queen of France. read more

Marie Antoinette was known for her sentimentality. Moreover, as the queen had secluded herself from the glare of court life, most courtiers had little idea whom she entertained. Rohan begged Jeanne to broker a reconciliation with the queen. read more

The French Crown Jewels (French: Joyaux de la Couronne de France) comprise the crowns, orb, sceptres, diadems and jewels that were symbols of Royal power between 752 and 1825. These were worn by many Kings and Queens of France. read more

The king had the Regent Diamond set in the lower part of the fleur-de-lis in the front of his crown, while eight of the famous Mazarin diamonds that the cardinal had bequeathed to the French Crown are set in the other seven fleur-de-lis and in the circlet of the crown. read more