After the introduction of absolutism, the queen increasingly attracted attention for her protection of favorites and her persecution of those she disliked. It was said that "The queen is not always good toward those, who devote themselves to the king, without being dependent upon others"; that she wished to be "sought and honored", and by handing out favors she gathered followers to a queen's party who owed their loyalty to her personally, and who eventually also gained influence over her.
After the introduction of absolutism, the queen became known for her favoritism towards those she favored and her persecution of those she disliked. It was said that "The queen is not always good toward those who devote themselves to the king without being dependent on others"; that she desired to be "sought and honored", and by distributing favors, she gathered followers to a queen's party who owed their loyalty to her personally, and who eventually also gained influence over her.