the couple resided in naples and were very content. this marriage was looked upon favourably by the holy see and effectively meant the conclusion of the diplomatic disagreement charles and the see had had. festivities lasted till 3 july. maria amalia was a very cultivated woman and played an important role in the construction of the caserta palace as well as the palace of portici, teatro di san carlo, palace of capodimonte as well as the royal palace of naples. she also popularised neapolitan porcelain at the "capodimonte porcelain manufactory" in 1743. maria amalia was also a patron of the composer gian francesco fortunati who was a favourite at the neapolitan court. she ans charles eventually had 13 children.