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Your Majesty, Receive my greetings from the Spanish Americas. You may think it's not common to receive a letter coming from a former Spanish territory, but in our time you are one of the best-known monarchs of all time. I also know your particular determination to take care of the state business yourself, something I admire and congratule, because this is a particular subject that hasn't really changed through time. Therefore, knowing you were always informed, I'd like to ask about some of the previous Kings and Queens of France. My question adresses Queen Catherine, King Francis II, King Charles IX, King Henri III, and your grandfather's reign. My question is how do you think these monarchs helped to build or destroy France? I appreciate any response and understand any limited information about my question, since it's not particularly your reign. Thank you, Mariel Madame, So the Spanish Empire in America still exist in your time? Is it still as big and as important as it is in mine? I am asking out of curiosity. I normally avoid learning too much about your time. It is so far away, and there is too much things that I cannot understand. As for your question, I can only answer it in a positive way. Francis the Second’s reign was short, maybe it’s the only one I cannot really comment on. He did not have the time he needed to accomplish a lot and I have to say I have been blessed to have such a long life. It is not over yet, but it is already such a long life… Kings Charles IX and Henry the Third had to deal with religion wars all through their reigns. That has not been easy for them, but all that lead to my Grandfather, Henry the Fourth, who was able to come back to the Real religion and establish peace. I do not think any of them destroyed France in any way. They just had to deal with such big troubles. And nonetheless, they all were able to slowly build the future and make it easier in some way for the next King. That does not mean my Grandfather had it easy. Don’t get me wrong. He had to fight for everything, his recongnition, peace, everything. He did what he thought was right at the time, to bring peace to his people. I am proud to say that, regarding religion, I was able to finish what he started and do what couldn’t be done at that time. I hope this answers your question, don’t hesitate to write again if you have more. Louis Monsieur, The Spanish Americas no longer exist. I used them just as a reference, because I was sure that you wouldn't know the real name of my land. Anyway, your response satisfied my question and is very good, indeed. Still, as an avid fan of yours and your country's history, I will take your word and ask you some more. How strong was your affection for dancing when you were younger? Is it truth that your mother, Queen Anne, disliked it? I hope you find time to answer my insignificant questions, Mariel Madame, I had a real passion for dancing. And I was very good at it. My mother did not dislike it, on the contrary. However, at some point, she thought that I was too passionated about it, but she understood very well how important dancing was for the King. My decision to stop dancing was not an easy one to take. But it had to be done. I still like watching dancers and we have a lot of good dancers here at the Court. Louis |
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