her husband's mother maria theresa of austria retained great influence over her son throughout his life. her mother-in-law was also her first cousin, both she and adelaide being grandchildren of emperor leopold ii. adelaide and her husband of thirteen years had eight children. four of these went on to have further progeny. her husband had various extramarital affairs throughout the marriage. adelaide was a quiet and religious woman and had had a strict upbringing. a loving wife and frequently would give to charity.