 In 1766, they demanded that she be given the abbeys in Münsterbilsen, Essen and Thorn.The Saxon attempts to have Maria Kunigunde appointed as Abbess of Münsterbilsen failed in 1766.The incumbent, Antoinette of Eltz-Kempenich, was willing to abdicate in Maria Kunigunde's favour; however, the chapter fiercely resisted the imposition and insisted that all applicable procedures be followed.