 His ambassadorial posting was remarkable for the excess richness and luxury, in comparison to other embassies, and his entry into Paris would mark the excess of his posting.His entourage included a confessor, one equerry, two secretaries, eight "hangers-on", six footmen, four pages, two Swiss guards, five coachmen, five postilions and 24 runners.He had embroidered coats, and entered Paris dressed with a jacket laced with a habit of Christ and buttons in diamonds, along with a large hat.