Who represented the nobility and clergy?

The nobility and clergy were traditionally represented in the Estates-General in France, a legislative assembly that included three estates: the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate). In various other European countries, similar structures existed where these social classes had designated representatives in governance, often influencing political decisions and policies. The clergy and nobility often held significant power and privilege, influencing both the social and political landscape of their time.