Helene of Fontainebleau

Helene Marguerite Elisabeth Anne was the only child of Prince Philip Louis of Fontainebleau and Princess Anna Marie of Chatillon. Through her father she was considered a Princess of the Blood and a member of the royal house of T_.

Helene's father became a favorite of Louis IV, and she herself eventually became extremely close to members of the Royal Family

Through her mother she was the granddaughter of Henri Jules, The Grand Duke and niece of Louis, Prince of Joinville and Louise, The Princess of Soissons. Her cousins included Princess Anne-Marie of Soissons and Louis Alfonso, The Prince of Soissons and Anna Marie, The Duchess of Rochechouart.

Helene lived at court, her mother preferred a quite life away from court, Helene lived with her paternal aunt and uncle The Duke and Duchess of Fontainebleau.