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- A Day in the Life of Louis XIV in Versailles
- First Valet de Chambre: Sire, it's time to get up.
- King Louis: Already? Very well, let us begin.
- First Doctor: Your Majesty, how are you feeling today?
- First Surgeon: Shall we begin the getting up ceremony?
- Entourage Members, People with Important Roles, and Friends of the King: Your Majesty, may we assist you? We are honored to be here for this moment
- *sound of washing, shaving, combing, eating*
- King Louis: Another day begins with the grand getting-up ceremony.
- Courtier: Your Majesty, the procession is ready for your exit.
- King Louis: Let us proceed, the people await.
- King Louis: Dear God, you have chosen me to rule this country and I accept this responsibility with your continued help…
- King Louis: Yes, let us attend to the affairs of the realm.
- Minister: Your Majesty, shall we begin the council?
- 8:30 AM: The First Valet de Chambre woke the king with, "Sire it's time to get up."
- King Louis: Ahhh, nothing beats this moment of solitude before the afternoon.
- After a visit from the First Doctor and Surgeon, the first getting up ceremony began.
- Advisor: Your Majesty, we have options for a walk or perhaps a hunt.
- King Louis: What plans do we have for the afternoon?
- Members of the entourage, those with important roles, and certain friends who enjoyed the privilege of attending such moments successively entered the King's bedchamber while the sovereign was washed, combed, and shaved.
- King Louis: I know.
- Then the Officers of the Chamber and of the Clothes Storehouse entered for the grand getting-up ceremony, during which the king was dressed and drank soup for breakfast. As well as the most important members of the Court, the closest royal servants were allowed to watch this ceremony. The number of spectators, all male, was probably around 100.
- Secretary: Your Majesty, there are letters awaiting your signature.
- King Louis: Ok.
- King Louis: I entrust the evenings entertainment to my son.
- 10 AM: A procession formed in the Hall of Mirrors at the exit of the King’s Apartments, and the king crossed the State Apartments followed by his courtiers. At this point the crowd that had gathered along the way could finally see the king. Some could speak briefly to him or slip him a written note.
- Courtier: Your Majesty, it's time for dinner at the Royal Table.
- King Louis: Call for them and let us dine with the family.
- The king sat down in the tribune in the Royal Chapel for mass, which lasted half an hour. The “Chapel Music” choir, which was famous throughout Europe, sang a new piece every day, composed by Michel-Richard de Lalande (1657-1726) who was a French Baroque musician and composer of religious music, and others.
- King Louis: I'm so tired after ruling the best place on Earth. How will I outdo myself tomorrow?
- 11 AM: Upon returning to his apartment, the king held council in his chamber. On Mondays (every two weeks), Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the State Council, or “High Council,” was held. On Tuesdays and Saturdays it was the financial council, while Fridays were taken up with the Council of Conscience (religious affairs). Last but not least, the Dispatch Council (which dealt with national affairs) met once a fortnight on Mondays when there was no State Council Meeting. On these days, the king could also decide to examine the progress of projects. Five or six ministers worked with the monarch, who spoke little, listened closely, and always made the final decision.
- 1 PM: The King ate alone in his bedchamber, seated at a table facing the windows. In principle, this meal was taken in private, but Louis XIV had the habit of admitting all the men of the Court, generally those present at the getting-up ceremony.
- 2 PM: The king gave his orders and announced his plans in the morning.
- This day, he decided to go on a walk. However, it was more like a ride since he went in a Barouche with one of his ladies.
- Lady: Oh Louis, your presence is enough to fill my day with joy.
- 6-7 PM: Louis XIV often left his son in charge of indoor entertainment, such as Evening Gatherings. In the meantime, the king would sign the numerous letters prepared by his secretary, then go to the apartments of Mme de Maintenon.
- 10 PM: The crowd would hurry into the King's Antechamber to attend the dinner at the Royal Table. The king sat down to dinner with the members of the royal family. Once the meal was over, the monarch crossed the room and entered the salon to greet the ladies of the court. He then retired to his cabinet to converse more freely with his family and a few close friends.
- 11:30 PM: The going-to-bed ceremony. This public ritual, when the king retired to his bedchamber, was the exact reverse of the getting-up ceremony.
- By: Devina and Dominic
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