An Archduchess is a noble title used primarily in the context of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is typically held by the daughters or granddaughters of an Archduke, who is a high-ranking noble, just below the emperor. The title signifies a position of significant status within the royal hierarchy. Archduchesses often played important roles in royal marriages and alliances, which were crucial for maintaining power and influence. One of the most famous Archduchesses was Marie Antoinette, who became the Queen of France. Her marriage to Louis XVI was part of a political alliance between the Habsburgs and the French monarchy.