Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Lousy Louis

If you thought Henry VIII was the smelliest king in history, you would be wrong. Another king who suffered from stinky surroundings was King Louis XIV of France. Though he is remembered for his extravagance and elegance, he also smelled absolutely terrible. There's no escaping this stench...

Uncleanliness

Have you ever seen Marie Antoinette? Though the film often shows the royals as being pretty clean, this is far from the truth. They rarely ever bathed! Smelly King Louis XIV of France is believed to have only bathed three times throughout his entire life. That's right, only 3 times!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.