Background
She was born to the royal equerry baron Claes Rålamb and the former maid of honor Ulrika Eleonora von Düben.
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Clara Bonde
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She is described as good humored and witty and became a leading figure in social court life. Because of her manner and good French, she was able to handle the infamous hot temperament of king Charles XIV John, and because of this, she was often given the task to present him with news, especially such news which could upset him. In 1836, she returned to court and was appointed statsfru (lady in waiting) to queen Desirée, a position she kept until the queen"s death in 1861.
She was a favorite of the queen who referred to her as Ma cherie Claire and trusted her advice.
After the death of her spouse in 1855, she was for a time given the responsibility for several estates until the heirs were old enough to manage them.
Membership
In 1823, she was appointed hovfröken (maid of honor) to queen Desiree, and became a member of the first court staff of the queen, who returned to Sweden after twelve years in exile that year. The correspondence between her and the members of the royal family are preserved.
