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Court appearances were meant to show unity and strength. But during one public moment, Queen Maria Anna of Neuburg reportedly avoided holding the hand of King Charles II of Spain, creating an awkward scene before the Spanish court.
Their marriage was already under pressure. Spain needed an heir, and the fragile king faced constant scrutiny from courtiers and nobles. Small gestures at court could reveal deeper tensions behind the royal marriage.
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