 Complete the following phrase:  Since Walcourt, though, Marlboroughs popularity at court had waned. William and Mary distrusted both Lord and Lady Marlboroughs influence as confidants and supporters of Princess Anne whose claim to the throne was stronger than Williams. Sarah had supported Anne in a series of court disputes with the joint monarchs, infuriating Mary who included the Earl in her disfavour of his scheming wife. Yet for the moment the clash of tempers were over-shadowed by more pressing 