clotilde established a good relationship to her new family and became popular with the public. her father-in-law came to refer to her as an angel of peace because of her frequent mediating between quarreling family members, particularly between him and her spouse. she quickly and successfully adapted to the strict court rules of her fervent catholic mother-in-law queen maria antonia, dutifully participated in all representational activities expected of her in her role as crown princess, and demonstrated that the strict morals at court would be as stringently upheld in her future tenure as queen as they were by the current queen. she was close to her sisters-in-law, the duchess of aosta and the duchess of chablais. she was well liked by the members of her household for her consideration for them, and her piety and frequent private worship established her reputation of piety among the public.