Royal mistress
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A royal mistress is the historical position and sometimes unofficial title of the extramarital lover of a monarch or an heir apparent, who was expected to provide certain services, such as sexual or romantic intimacy.[3] In this position they could gain favors, money, and land for themselves and their allies.[4][5] They could sway the monarch's decisions and had access to confidential information. In their position they could set trends in fashion, art, and culture.
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References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Palmer,_1st_Duchess_of_Cleveland
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/barbaravillierso00delm
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20051109033326/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4465399.stm
- ↑ https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palace-of-the-royal-mistress.html
- ↑ https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/humanism-enlightenment/women-in-modern-europe/royal-mistresses-in-france-and-england-in-latter-half-17th-century
