In 1791, Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI attempted a daring escape from revolutionary France—but a simple mistake led to their downfall. Disguised as commoners, they fled Paris in hopes of reaching safety. However, Marie Antoinette insisted on traveling in a lavish carriage with multiple servants, drawing unwanted attention. A sharp-eyed postmaster recognized the king from a coin, alerting authorities and leading to their capture in Varennes. This failed escape sealed their tragic fate in the French Revolution. Watch the full story of this historic blunder! Tags: #MarieAntoinette #FrenchRevolution #HistoryFacts #EscapeFail #LouisXVI #France #Royalty #History