Marie Amelie de Pracht

Marie Amelie (1723 - Present) is the ninth child and youngest daughter of Louis V and Marie Johanne of Pracht.

Court of Louis V - Son Altesse Impériale, Madame Sixième, Marie Amelie
Marie Amelie was born on 1 February 1723, to Emperor Louis V and his Consort, Marie Johanne at the Chateau du Egmont. Her birth was particularly difficult for the Empress, who reportedly stopped breathing at least once. She had an older twin sister, Marie Elisabeth, but she died a few days after being born, which would leave the Empress heartbroken.

Marie Amelie would become quite close to her older sisters, Marie Helene and Marie Sophie, often taking walks with them in the gardens of the Chateau du Egmont. Although she would be closer to Marie Sophie due to the 10-year age deficit between herself and Marie Helene. For her tenth birthday, Amelie recieved a kitten which she named Firmine. Amelie greatly enjoyed music, becoming very skilled at playing the harpsichord and viol de gamba. She would frequently perform for various members of the Imperial Court, especially her aunt, Marie Laurette. Laurette praised Amelie for her skills, giving her the nickname of "La petite prodige".