Marie Antoinette, who had been the Queen of France since her marriage to Louis XVI in 1770, faced profound public disapproval and hostility during the French Revolution. Following the king's execution earlier that year, the revolutionary government sought to eliminate perceived threats to the new republic. The trial of Marie Antoinette began on October 14, 1793, before the Revolutionary Tribunal, where she was charged with a range of crimes, including conspiracy, undermining the state, and deprivations of the public's rights. The proceedings against her were rapid and reflected the harsh realities of revolutionary justice, with little regard for the established legal protections typically afforded to defendants.During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence attempting to paint her as a foreign enemy and a traitor to France. Despite her insistence on her innocence, the tribunal prioritized political expediency over a fair trial. Notably, she was accused of lavish spending while common people suffered from famine and economic distress, a claim that resonated with a populace eager for revolution. On October 15, the tribunal convicted her of treason, marking a significant escalation in the revolutionary government's campaign against former royalty and nobility. This verdict led to her execution by guillotine just days later, on October 16, 1793, drawing a chilling line under the fate of royal figures in revolutionary France and reflecting the themes of power and retribution that characterized this tumultuous period.