Henrietta of England Henrietta of England Henrietta of England (16 June 1644 O.S. (26 June 1644 N.S.) – 30 June 1670) was the youngest daughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France. Fleeing England with her governess at the age of three, she moved to the court of her first cousin Louis XIV of France, where she was known as "Minette". After she married Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XIV, known as "Monsieur", she became known as "Madame". Her marriage was marked by frequent tensions. Henrietta was instrumental in negotiating
Henrietta Maria of France and did not want Anne as a daughter-in-law, but Charles II agreed and despite her efforts the wedding went ahead. Henrietta Maria did not return to much public acclaim – Samuel Pepys counted only three small bonfires lit in her honour, and described her a "very little plain old woman, and nothing more in her presence in any respect nor garb than any ordinary woman". She took up residence once more at Somerset House, supported by a generous pension. The restoration year 1660 was also one of many private griefs for Henrietta. Her return had been partially prompted by concern