There was no evidence to back up these accusations .
They did immeasurable damage to the prestige of the monarchy , especially given the deep - rooted suspicion of homosexuality held by the bourgeoisie and urban working - classes at the time .
Although there was no evidence to back up these accusations , they did immeasurable damage to the prestige of the monarchy , especially given the deep - rooted suspicion of homosexuality held by the bourgeoisie and urban working - classes at the time .