Marie-Louise Coidavid

[2] Marie-Louise was born into a free black family; her father was the owner of Hotel de la Couronne in Cap-Haïtien.

Supposedly, he earned enough money in tips from his duties at the hotel that he was able to purchase his freedom before the Haitian Revolution.

She served as the hostess of the ceremonial royal court life performed at the Sans-Souci Palace.

[citation needed] She was visited by president Jean Pierre Boyer, who offered her his protection; he denied the spurs of gold she gave him, stating that he was the leader of poor people.

[1] In August 1821, Marie-Louise left Haiti with her daughters under the protection of the British admiral Sir Home Popham, and travelled to London.

[6][7] The English climate and pollution during the Industrial Revolution was detrimental to Améthyste's health, and eventually they decided to leave.

A historical marker was installed in front of the church on 23 April 2023, to commemorate the Queen, her daughters and her sister.