Dramatis Personae
Queen Mother, influential in court affairs.
What His Majesty King Louis XIV Was at the Age of Twenty-Two
The queen mother is present, exchanging looks with Mazarin when the king decides to leave, showing her role in the court's power dynamics.
In Which the Unknown of the Hostelry of Les Medici Loses His Incognito
Mentioned as the queen-mother who walks with Madame after the cardinal's departure.
The King and the Lieutenant
Referenced as the queen mother who opposed the king's marriage to Marie de Mancini and consulted the court of Rome.
Marie de Mancini
The queen mother is mentioned as opposing the marriage and writing to Rome to prevent it.
Mazarin's Gaming Party
Plays cards against Mazarin and intervenes to smooth over talk of royal distress.
The Recital
Present during the recital, she is reminded of past memories and is visibly affected by Mazarin's allusions.
Colbert
Referenced as the queen mother whose compromising letter to Letellier was the object of Colbert's first mission to Mazarin.
How Anne of Austria Gave One Piece of Advice to Louis XIV, and How M. Fouquet Gave Him Another
The queen mother advises her son to accept Mazarin's donation, emphasizing the immense sum and the need to thank the cardinal.
Agony
The queen mother is present at the deathbed, dismayed by Louis's generosity and the loss of the fortune.
The First Appearance of Colbert
The queen mother does not reappear in the cardinal's apartments after giving advice to her son, using propriety as a pretext.
At Sea
The queen-mother, present on the ship, makes a pointed remark about Buckingham's unsteady footing.
The Tents
The queen-mother who orders Buckingham to precede them ashore and later observes the conflict with calm judgment.
Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham
The queen-mother advises her son to suppress his jealousy and promises to handle the Duke of Buckingham.
Forever!
Queen Mother who confronts Buckingham, using maternal authority and personal history to persuade him to leave France.
The King's Card-Table
The queen mother observes Madame's power and acquiesces, leading the young queen to retire.
Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche
Receives Philippe's complaints and dismisses his jealousy; later speaks with the king about the matter.
Fontainebleau
The queen mother consoles the young queen and later confronts Monsieur, dismissing his jealousy as madness.
The Bath
The queen mother watches for the king's return and leads him to a private conversation, the nature of which is implied to be a reprimand.
The Butterfly-Chase
Reported to have spoken to the king about Monsieur's jealousy and the queen's complaints.
The King's Secret
The queen mother, who informs the young queen and Monsieur about the king's rumored love.
The Storm
The queen-mother, suffering from illness, does not wish to go out on the promenade.
Madame's Four Chances
The queen mother, suffering from illness and neglect, schemes to regain court influence by hosting a lottery with her diamond bracelets.
The Lottery
Hosts the gathering and oversees the lottery; she is visibly disturbed by the king's gift to La Vallière.
The Journey
The queen mother observes the king's departure with a knowing look, prolonging his impatience during the journey.
Triumfeminate
The queen mother who consoles Marie Thérèse and later takes charge of the situation regarding La Vallière, ordering her to be summoned.
170: Madame
The queen mother sends messages to learn if the king has returned, indicating her concern over the unfolding events.
Two Old Friends
Mentioned as a potential source of funds for Madame de Chevreuse, who threatens to reconcile with her to gain leverage.
Wherein May Be Seen That a Bargain Which Cannot Be Made with One Person, Can Be Carried Out with Another
The queen whom Chevreuse seeks to visit under disguise.
183: An Interview with the Queen-Mother
The queen-mother is in her bedroom at the Palais Royal, suffering from pain and emotional turmoil, and is confronted by Madame de Chevreuse about the secret of Louis XIV's twin brother.
Two Friends
The queen mother, feeling miserable and manipulated, is confronted by Madame de Chevreuse over a secret letter and agrees to a visit and financial favor.
The Prisoner
The queen mother, who is aware of the twin's existence and corresponded with the preceptor.
The Wine of Melun
Fatigued and in pain; questions the timing of the journey to Vaux.
Nectar and Ambrosia
The queen mother behaves haughtily, treating everything offered with contempt, which the king interprets as a slight to his own dignity.
The False King
The queen mother, shocked and fainting as Philippe speaks of Madame de Chevreuse and later confronted by the arrival of the real Louis XIV.
In M. Colbert’s Carriage
The queen-mother, who harbors a secret hatred for Aramis and supports his arrest.
Endnotes
Historical note correcting that she did not die until 1666, while Dumas sets the current year as 1665.
