 The oath of fealty to Maria Theresa was taken on the same day in the Ritterstube of the Hofburg.Immediately after her accession, a number of European sovereigns who had recognised Maria Theresa as heir broke their promises.Queen Elisabeth of Spain and Elector Charles Albert of Bavaria, married to Maria Theresa's deprived cousin Maria Amalia and supported by Empress Wilhelmine Amalia, coveted portions of her inheritance.