 Thus, Plessen was not replaced until Margrethe von der Lühe agreed to accept the post in 1768.In May 1768 Christian VII took a long tour of Europe, including stays in Altona, Paris, and London.During his absence, Caroline Matilda took care of her son and aroused attention when she took walks in Copenhagen; this was considered scandalous, as royal and noble Danish women normally only travelled in town by carriage.