Anne of Austria was a Spanish princess from the House of Habsburg who became the Queen of France through her marriage to Louis XIII. She was betrothed at the age of 11, and later moved to France, though she did not learn to speak French fluently until much later in her adult life. Her marriage with the King of France went through many ups and downs, largely due to her inability to provide a son to the king for two decades. This tension deteriorated their relationship to the point where she was even falsely accused of treason. However, in her late thirties, she finally produced an heir, Louis XIV. The royal couple’s happiness was short-lived, as the king passed away soon after, leaving Anne as the regent for their young son. As her five-year-old son waited to reach adulthood, Anne took on the responsibilities of running the kingdom. Her regency faced significant challenges, including the outbreak of civil unrest and the Fronde. Nevertheless, she succeeded in protecting Louis XIV during this turbulent period. Once he was old enough to rule, Anne was able to lead a more private life, focusing on her second son and dedicating time to religious pursuits, including visits to churches and monasteries.