2. MOST IMPORTANT ROLE
• The most important thing that a Queen can do
for France is provide them with a male heir.
The male heir is called a Dauphine. Also,
having daughters can also help the country
tremendously.
3. OTHER ROLES
• 1. Gossiping-Spies, spreading rumors, etc.
• 2. Social Heads-Hosting parties, social
gatherings
• 3. Created/Tended Gardens
4. ROLES CONTINUED
• 4. Fashion Figures- clothing, hairstyles, etc.
• 5. Regent to the Country
5. INFLUENCE OF THE QUEEN
• Although the Queen had no official role in the
government of France she had a big influence
on the King. Many Queens had political
opinions and they didn’t shy away from
getting what they wanted from the King.
6. NOTABLE QUEENS
• 1. Catherine de Medici
• 2. Anne of Brittany
• 3. Marie Antoinette
