On January 21,1785, Jeanne told the Cardinal that Marie Antoinette wanted to buy the necklace, but, not wishing to purchase such an expensive item publicly during a time of need, the Queen wanted the Cardinal to act as a secret intermediary.
Marie Antoinette wanted to buy the necklace. This was what Jeanne told the Cardinal on January 21,1785. Not wishing to purchase such an expensive item publicly during a time of need, the Queen wanted the Cardinal to act as a secret intermediary. This was what Jeanne told the Cardinal on January 21,1785.