 The family lived a secluded life, and Marie Antoinette dedicated most of her time to her two children under the daily surveillance of the national guards who kept her hands behind her back and searched everybody from the Queen to the children to see if any letters were smuggled to the royal prisoner.On 21 June 1791, the family tried to escape in what is known as the Flight to Varennes, but the attempt failed.After the family was recognized, they were brought back to Paris.