: An anonymous narrator's perspective is enriched by the inclusion of this British chronicler to provide an external viewpoint on the events.
: The Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who served as her godmother but strongly opposed the marriage due to family political intrigues.
: The story begins with the queen's tragic death at age 18 and uses frequent time jumps to reconstruct her short biography, including her childhood in Seville and periods of exile in France and Portugal.
: Her husband, who is depicted as deeply saddened by her loss but also portrayed within the context of the era's royal norms regarding mistresses.
: The protagonist, noted for her joy and sympathy rather than classical beauty, whose death just months after her wedding became the stuff of national folklore.
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