Marie Antoinette's children lived under immense scrutiny and pressure at the lavish palace of Versailles. Their lives, heavily controlled by royal protocol, were drastically altered by the French Revolution. Despite Marie Antoinette's reputation as a devoted mother, her public image suffered due to rumors of infidelity, including claims that her third child, Louis Charles, was fathered by a Swedish diplomat rather than King Louis XVI. Not All Fun and Cake: An Alternative Interpretation of the Life of Queen Marie Antoinette Dozens of Imposters Pretended to be Louis XVII, Marie Antoinette’s Son The revolution brought tragedy to her children. Louis Joseph, her second child and the Dauphin, died at a young age in 1789, leaving Louis Charles as the new heir. However, his title provided no security. Louis Charles was imprisoned, subjected to mistreatment, and forced to accuse his mother of heinous crimes during her trial. Separated from his family, he endured horrific conditions, leading to his decline and eventual death at just 10 years old. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryFamous PeopleRead Later