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Mary's animated and personable nature made her popular with the Dutch people, and her marriage to a Protestant prince was popular in Britain.

She became devoted to her husband, but he was often on campaign, which led to Mary's family supposing him to be cold and neglectful.

Within months of the marriage Mary was pregnant ; however, on a visit to her husband at the fortified city of Breda, she suffered a miscarriage, which may have permanently impaired her ability to have children.

She suffered further bouts of illness that may have been miscarriages in mid-1678, early 1679, and early 1680.

Her childlessness would be the greatest source of unhappiness in her life.