1 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:45,954 London, 1858. 2 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:52,593 Joyful crowds line the route process to St. James's Royal Chapel 3 00:00:52,680 --> 00:00:55,194 where a wedding will be celebrated. 4 00:00:55,280 --> 00:00:57,874 18 years earlier, in the same place, 5 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:00,997 Queen Victoria of England got married with her consort, Prince Albert. 6 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:06,516 Now, in the cold winter morning January 25, 1858 7 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:09,592 your daughter, the beloved Princess Victoria, 8 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:14,037 marries Prince Frederick, heir to the Prussian throne. 9 00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:18,677 With the wedding, the royal houses will be linked. 10 00:01:19,720 --> 00:01:22,109 God bless the prince and the bride, 11 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:24,634 God keep your lands allies. 12 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:29,434 England and Prussia are at peace and content. 13 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:32,796 Fritz was 26, Vicky was 17. 14 00:01:35,400 --> 00:01:39,029 If only she went to a happier court. 15 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:42,669 She will be doing her duty. This must be a source of happiness. 16 00:01:42,760 --> 00:01:45,035 I know, my dear. 17 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:50,313 But it's... it's a very terrible time for a mother. 18 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:53,472 You should try to think about your future. 19 00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:55,073 She is well prepared for her task. 20 00:01:56,160 --> 00:01:58,310 Vicky has a good mind. 21 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,468 Fritz will value your advice and love. 22 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,357 I think it's starting to snow. 23 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,355 They must leave soon. 24 00:02:11,440 --> 00:02:13,556 I'll stay calm. 25 00:02:14,840 --> 00:02:16,990 You will be pleased with me, Albert. 26 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:24,558 Some of the Prussians think that the wedding should have been held there. 27 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:26,915 Ridiculous! 28 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:29,753 That would have been absurd, to say the least. 29 00:02:44,440 --> 00:02:45,953 We're ready to go, sir. 30 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:49,635 And number your letters, dear. Otherwise it is very unsatisfactory. 31 00:02:49,720 --> 00:02:52,075 - Victory. - Dear Mom. 32 00:02:53,360 --> 00:02:55,999 Thank you for all your tenderness... and love. 33 00:02:58,000 --> 00:03:00,070 Bear cub! 34 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:03,751 Goodbye, my dear daughter. 35 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:07,791 Try to remember what I told you. 36 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:10,075 I keep all your lessons in my heart. 37 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:11,912 You must. 38 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:14,468 You will find other liberal minds in Prussia. 39 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:18,278 It must be an experience very stimulating for you. 40 00:03:33,400 --> 00:03:35,311 Make sure you read the English newspapers, Vicky. 41 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:36,879 Yes, daddy. 42 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:40,589 I will write to you often and advise you as much as I can. 43 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:42,636 We should be grateful, sir. 44 00:03:56,520 --> 00:03:58,397 After a brief honeymoon at Windsor Castle, 45 00:03:58,480 --> 00:04:04,749 the young couple left Gravesend in February 2, 1858 on board the Vitória and Alberto 46 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:07,912 to cross a windswept channel into Germany. 47 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,797 Vicky wrote to her father: 48 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:14,634 "The pain of separating from you yesterday It was bigger than I can describe." 49 00:04:17,280 --> 00:04:19,555 Berlin greeted Vicky with enthusiasm. 50 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:21,596 Her reception was magnificent. 51 00:04:23,360 --> 00:04:26,511 Vicky and Fritz's wedding I would be happy. 52 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:30,195 But the autocratic monarchy of Prussia, your arrogant militarism 53 00:04:30,280 --> 00:04:34,751 and the strict court manners would be a shock for the English princess. 54 00:04:42,520 --> 00:04:47,594 Her father's teaching, however, was to support her with a sense of mission in a strange land. 55 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:32,637 - What is this place? - It's the way to your room. 56 00:05:32,720 --> 00:05:35,029 - But this... - This is the old palace, 57 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:37,953 where the crown prince's grandfather, the King Frederick, died. 58 00:05:38,040 --> 00:05:39,996 And is this part of my suite? 59 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:42,355 The current king will not change this. 60 00:05:42,440 --> 00:05:45,238 Your Highness's maids are already complaining. 61 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:46,878 What is that? 62 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:49,679 - It must be the guards' fury. - At night? 63 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:54,117 They will perform night maneuvers. I hope the prince goes with them often. 64 00:05:54,200 --> 00:05:56,156 Stop! 65 00:05:57,440 --> 00:05:59,396 What world did I come from? 66 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:10,514 "Dear Mom, Fritz and I signed your book as you wished. 67 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:14,070 It's terribly cold here and strange. 68 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:20,314 But I'm fine and I'll get used to it to new ways. 69 00:06:21,560 --> 00:06:24,870 Fritz is very kind and explains everything to me. 70 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:28,917 The court here is very large and brilliant. 71 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,639 Yesterday, we had our first family dinner. 72 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:38,550 Fritz's real father, of course, at the head of the table, 73 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,835 and I between two worthy uncles." 74 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:43,388 Did you hear this story? 75 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:49,316 She received this huge meringue cake when she arrived. 76 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:53,029 Wasn't it, my dear? On the train. 77 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:54,678 In Wittenburg? 78 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:57,274 In Wittenburg. 79 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:58,793 I put it on the seat. 80 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:04,831 And old Field Marshal Wrangel joined them and sat on it! 81 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:07,671 Did you sit on it? 82 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:15,632 And... she and Wally had to shave his ass! 83 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:19,436 - Wasn't it, my dear? - Yes. 84 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:21,431 Shave his ass! 85 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:29,429 Did you drive here in an open carriage? 86 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:31,476 - That's right. - Oh, you must have felt cold. 87 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:33,516 My heart is warm. 88 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:36,559 And then... 89 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:40,235 When you and Fritz move to your new palace, huh? 90 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:42,880 Your true love nest? 91 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:45,838 I don't know. Changes seem to take a long time. 92 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:50,395 - Impatient, huh? - In England we wouldn't have this delay. 93 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:53,074 Oh, they're better there, aren't they? 94 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:55,913 How do you like Berlin? 95 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:59,390 Oh, I quite like that. But where is the public library? 96 00:07:59,480 --> 00:08:01,869 And there is no museum or art gallery? 97 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:05,629 Berlin is not London, my dear. 98 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:08,632 No, here all the palaces are barracks and the barracks are palaces. 99 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:11,951 In the poorest areas of the city, there are no sidewalks 100 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:15,874 and people have to press themselves against the wall to save their lives when the cavalry passes by. 101 00:08:15,960 --> 00:08:18,155 I saw it, didn't I, Wally? 102 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:31,952 Charles, what the hell is going on? with that girl? 103 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:33,473 Well, she's very English. 104 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:36,518 He should have married a Prussian like all its predecessors. 105 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:39,751 Well, we are a small country. We need strong allies. 106 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:41,956 And there are blood ties. 107 00:08:42,040 --> 00:08:45,316 She thinks she's smart. There is! She may be smart. 108 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:47,470 I hope not. Cigar? 109 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:50,870 - Well, she'll learn. - Oh, smart women never learn. 110 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:53,952 I know. I married one. 111 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:57,794 Still, she is healthy and beautiful, and will give you grandchildren. 112 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:00,394 Oh! I wouldn't mind spending a night with her. 113 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:03,119 Fritz is lucky. He'll teach her a thing or two. 114 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:05,236 Or she will teach him! 115 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:09,071 My son is easily influenced. 116 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:14,432 No, I don't want him surrounded by intellectuals and Democrats, Jews and so on. 117 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:19,189 Kings are created by God, not by intelligent people. 118 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:21,555 Kings are created in bed. 119 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:24,511 When we are in our new home, 120 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:28,149 we will have our tables side by side and we will work together like my parents do. 121 00:09:28,240 --> 00:09:30,231 I would like that. 122 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:32,515 We will have an interesting life. 123 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:34,795 We will only entertain enlightened people. 124 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:37,633 Our home will be known as the center of good liberal thought. 125 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:41,395 You mustn't go too fast, my love. The people here They are not used to intelligent women. 126 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:44,313 Here, they only think about their homes and children. 127 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:46,789 They must be extremely boring with their husbands. 128 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:48,393 Do men only think about the army? 129 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:49,959 It's the best in Europe. 130 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:53,031 And you are a good soldier. Everyone says that. 131 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:56,032 I've been trained to do this since I was ten. 132 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:57,712 This horrible Prussian militarism 133 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:00,473 It's something daddy says must be controlled and I agree with him. 134 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:03,074 - It is very harmful to health - It's very healthy. 135 00:10:03,160 --> 00:10:07,119 Now, if an officer enters the room here, the ladies stand up and he gets the best spot. 136 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:09,395 - That wouldn't happen in England. - England! 137 00:10:09,480 --> 00:10:12,552 There is! England doesn't need an army. 138 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:15,359 Why do you laugh at me? You can't defend it. 139 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:20,798 Forgive me. Here, we are not used to to discuss these things as a family. 140 00:10:20,880 --> 00:10:23,235 Well, we will talk freely about everything. 141 00:10:24,320 --> 00:10:26,390 - And we will always act together. - I think so. 142 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:31,515 As for having children, I hope I don't disappoint you. 143 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:35,996 I wouldn't... like to see you suffer, Vicky. 144 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:39,072 After all, Mom says it's a natural process. 145 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:41,513 I will be very proud. 146 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:46,348 To give birth to an immortal soul, the What could be more wonderful? 147 00:10:55,640 --> 00:10:58,677 "I must admit, dear Fritz, 148 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:06,274 that what fills you with joy brings me sadness and anxiety, 149 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:14,478 because it is linked to a lot of suffering and danger to the very young mother." 150 00:11:26,760 --> 00:11:28,716 "You men are too selfish. 151 00:11:30,560 --> 00:11:34,758 You just have the advantage in that case, 152 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:39,550 while we women have to endure all the pain and suffering." 153 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:45,275 Why wasn't I invited to come sooner? 154 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:48,432 - A message has been sent. - How long has she been in labor? 155 00:11:48,520 --> 00:11:50,317 - 48 hours. - Hmm. 156 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:53,073 There's nothing we can do to save her or the child. 157 00:12:01,640 --> 00:12:03,631 Your pulse is very strong. 158 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:07,359 How nice to hear a voice in English. 159 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:26,437 - Hey! Hey, she did it! - Ho ho! 160 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:36,393 Congratulations, sir. You have a son and heir. 161 00:12:38,720 --> 00:12:40,676 - The princess? - He's sleeping. 162 00:12:45,920 --> 00:12:48,992 - It took a long time. - Endless! 163 00:12:50,040 --> 00:12:52,679 Fritz, dear boy, what is it? What is this? 164 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:55,718 It's a boy! It's a boy! 165 00:12:55,800 --> 00:12:58,712 He's a recruit! A new recruit! 166 00:13:01,760 --> 00:13:04,274 But what about the arm? It is hanging from its socket. 167 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:07,989 My dear Wegner, this was simply pulled on delivery. 168 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:11,117 - Do you have a good nurse? - The English nurse, sent by Queen Victoria. 169 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:13,839 Well, they should get along really well. 170 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:17,430 They'll make him a corporal immediately! 171 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:29,958 His poor left arm is still hanging off. 172 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:31,473 Yes I know. 173 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:33,994 It must be placed in a machine to keep your head straight. 174 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:35,593 This may not cure. 175 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:38,911 Oh, yes, Fritz, you will be cured soon. It has to be. 176 00:13:39,840 --> 00:13:42,195 Anyway, other than that, he is healthy. 177 00:13:42,280 --> 00:13:44,236 And smart. 178 00:13:45,640 --> 00:13:47,596 - There you are. - Thank you Madam. 179 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:56,276 Oh, you're very tired, aren't you? 180 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:57,839 My beautiful boy. 181 00:13:57,920 --> 00:14:01,469 One day, he will be king. Maybe from all over Germany. 182 00:14:01,560 --> 00:14:02,879 I think so. 183 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:07,838 By which of his names will he be known? Could it be Albert? 184 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:11,993 No. It should be named after my father, Guilherme. He is a Hohenzollern. 185 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:16,276 Sometimes I don't understand you. 186 00:14:23,240 --> 00:14:25,071 What didn't you understand? 187 00:14:26,120 --> 00:14:29,396 Why are you so dedicated to the forms of monarchy? 188 00:14:29,480 --> 00:14:31,675 - Aren't you? - No. 189 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:34,718 No, I'm more concerned about your responsibilities, 190 00:14:34,800 --> 00:14:38,156 to be used as a talent for good, for... 191 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:39,912 advancement of Europe. 192 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,228 Yes, my love, I know. 193 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:43,276 Your dear daddy always tells me that. 194 00:14:48,080 --> 00:14:49,479 Where's my pipe? 195 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:59,753 Daddy tells you why he sees you as the creator of a free and liberal Germany. 196 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:02,035 Yes, but formally, under a king. 197 00:15:03,080 --> 00:15:04,718 Your father? He will never do that. 198 00:15:04,800 --> 00:15:07,473 He is very set in his ways. 199 00:15:07,560 --> 00:15:09,790 He is old, my love. 200 00:15:09,880 --> 00:15:13,998 So we - you - must be prepared to take the lead. 201 00:15:15,520 --> 00:15:18,990 There is! Take it away! Take them all away! 202 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:20,957 And get out! Go! Go! Go! 203 00:15:22,360 --> 00:15:24,430 - What's the matter, Father? - What? 204 00:15:24,520 --> 00:15:31,631 My ministers seem unable to decide between support Parliament and support me. 205 00:15:31,720 --> 00:15:33,870 Parliament must advise them, and they you. 206 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:36,030 I did not receive my throne from politicians. 207 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:42,753 But God doesn't seem to speak so clearly like them. 208 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,717 What do they say? 209 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:48,839 The army wants to extend the period conscript service 210 00:15:48,920 --> 00:15:50,399 from two to three years. 211 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:53,278 With good reason. But Parliament refuses voting the money 212 00:15:53,360 --> 00:15:55,635 and my ministers will not go against them. 213 00:15:55,720 --> 00:15:58,075 - That's not a big deal. - It's a big topic! 214 00:15:58,160 --> 00:16:01,709 - You can find some compromise. - I will not compromise my soldiers! 215 00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:04,711 I've been one all my life. 216 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:09,112 I fought with Napoleon. The real one, not this... present guy. 217 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:13,357 If God wants me to have a parliament, I will tolerate it, 218 00:16:13,440 --> 00:16:15,635 but I will not let this weaken my army. 219 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:19,952 - What is the opinion of the generals? - They would send this parliament packing. 220 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:22,679 You can't leave them. They must support the constitution. 221 00:16:22,760 --> 00:16:25,149 Don't preach to me, my boy! 222 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:29,279 I am a simple man, but I know in my heart what which is right for Prussia. 223 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:31,920 - And for Germany? - Germany is not a nation. 224 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:34,558 I'm Prussian and that's enough. 225 00:16:34,640 --> 00:16:36,153 It wouldn't be enough for me. 226 00:16:42,320 --> 00:16:45,118 I... I don't know what to do. 227 00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:50,592 If only I had a strong minister. 228 00:16:50,680 --> 00:16:52,238 Can't you find one? 229 00:16:52,320 --> 00:16:56,359 Oh, yes, I know the man, but he is very... violent. 230 00:16:57,960 --> 00:16:59,916 I don't know. 231 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:04,476 God... don't talk to me. 232 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:10,516 Don't cry, Father. 233 00:17:11,720 --> 00:17:14,518 Listen... Listen, I have some news for you. 234 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:17,512 His Royal Highness is expecting another child, listen. 235 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:19,431 Well, she should be happy. 236 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:23,513 She would be, if it weren't for her father, the English prince consort. 237 00:17:23,600 --> 00:17:25,272 What is he saying now? 238 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:27,237 He is ill, Mr. von Bismarck. 239 00:17:27,320 --> 00:17:30,869 He's running out, I think, trying to manage countries that are not yours. 240 00:17:30,960 --> 00:17:35,636 Wow, for example. I understand that it is failing. Haven't you heard? 241 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:38,712 I don't follow business in England. 242 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:41,109 I don't even sniff around the court. 243 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:44,875 Why do you stay with them, Moltke? I thought you were a soldier. 244 00:17:44,960 --> 00:17:47,394 I am the crown prince's aide. I can't leave easily. 245 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:49,630 Plus, it keeps me close to the king. 246 00:17:49,720 --> 00:17:52,314 - How is the king? - Confused. 247 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:54,197 He went to Ems to drink sulfur, 248 00:17:54,280 --> 00:17:57,272 which he considers more effective than that the advice of his ministers 249 00:17:57,360 --> 00:17:59,271 who have become somewhat progressive. 250 00:17:59,360 --> 00:18:01,715 Prussia is getting full of liberals, huh? 251 00:18:01,800 --> 00:18:03,472 They will be the death of us. 252 00:18:03,560 --> 00:18:07,109 I advised against it, but no one listens to me. 253 00:18:08,400 --> 00:18:14,236 They dismissed me from my post in Frankfurt because I was too reactionary for them, 254 00:18:14,320 --> 00:18:16,515 and rude to the Austrians. 255 00:18:18,360 --> 00:18:21,716 Now I must go to Paris as ambassador. 256 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:27,357 Oh... the Anglo-Coburgs are breeding again. 257 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:32,035 One fades and another appears. 258 00:18:32,120 --> 00:18:36,033 We must be careful with sentimental rings, Moltke. 259 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:41,035 English marriages, Austrian pacts... They are not the way. 260 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:44,874 Prussia should proudly support its ruler. 261 00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:47,394 And behind your ruler, the army must be the power. 262 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:50,392 Generals are bad politicians. 263 00:18:50,480 --> 00:18:53,711 They have no vision except along the sights of a gun. 264 00:18:53,800 --> 00:18:56,394 No, the king must send for me. 265 00:18:57,480 --> 00:18:59,391 He knows. He knows that. 266 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:01,436 But he dare not. 267 00:19:01,520 --> 00:19:04,114 Since the turn of 48, kings have been afraid to govern. 268 00:19:05,040 --> 00:19:06,632 When are you going to Paris? 269 00:19:08,240 --> 00:19:10,515 I may not go. 270 00:19:11,280 --> 00:19:13,635 I have a feeling that I should stay in Berlin. 271 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:16,789 Things can change. 272 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:18,393 You mean you're going to change them. 273 00:19:20,720 --> 00:19:25,953 The river of history flows as it pleases, my dear Moltke. 274 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:30,397 If I put my hand on it, It's because I consider it my duty, 275 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:34,393 not because I think I can alter its course. 276 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:38,839 How sick is the English prince consort? 277 00:19:38,920 --> 00:19:40,911 They say he is dying. 278 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:45,632 What was he sick with? 279 00:19:46,880 --> 00:19:50,236 I caught a cold open a new barracks in Sandhurst. 280 00:19:51,920 --> 00:19:54,878 Not really a soldier. Should have been a monk. 281 00:19:55,960 --> 00:19:57,632 Or a teacher. 282 00:19:58,680 --> 00:20:00,398 Your daughter too. 283 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:06,036 How are you today? 284 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:10,511 As horrible as ever. But good for you. Continue. 285 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:15,071 We were saying that Alberto and Vicky should have been teachers. 286 00:20:18,720 --> 00:20:21,075 Vicky wanted to go to England and comfort your mother 287 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:26,553 but I said, "No. No, your duty is to stay in Berlin and give birth to your child." 288 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:30,356 Fritz will have to go to the funeral. 289 00:20:31,720 --> 00:20:33,438 This will cost enough. 290 00:20:33,520 --> 00:20:37,274 Maybe Fritz is more of your son now. 291 00:20:37,360 --> 00:20:39,237 Yes, I thought about that. 292 00:20:39,320 --> 00:20:41,959 He can't preach now, can he? 293 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:45,350 -Who? - Alberto. At the funeral! 294 00:20:45,440 --> 00:20:46,714 Oh! 295 00:20:48,800 --> 00:20:50,756 Or play the organ! 296 00:20:59,040 --> 00:21:00,996 Oh, I miss him. 297 00:21:02,520 --> 00:21:05,637 The one I adored. 298 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:07,711 His step, 299 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:10,633 your beloved face, 300 00:21:10,720 --> 00:21:12,756 your dear, dear voice. 301 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:16,836 I'm just starting out in life. 302 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:22,591 The infallible judgment I built upon with so much confidence is gone. 303 00:21:24,520 --> 00:21:26,476 Where should I look for advice? 304 00:21:46,200 --> 00:21:48,156 I just came from my father. 305 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:52,358 - Is he okay? - I've never seen him so downcast. 306 00:21:52,440 --> 00:21:54,829 Because of dad? 307 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,876 Not because of the army 308 00:21:57,960 --> 00:21:59,473 Oh. The Army. 309 00:22:00,560 --> 00:22:02,357 Why do you hate so much, my love? 310 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:05,916 It is a weapon to oppress the people. 311 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:11,799 Well, Parliament refused again the military budget, therefore, there is an impasse. 312 00:22:11,880 --> 00:22:14,553 Did the King ask for your opinion? 313 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:18,353 The king offered me the throne. 314 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:20,555 What? 315 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:24,428 He is prepared to abdicate. He showed me a document. He said he just needs my signature. 316 00:22:24,520 --> 00:22:27,353 - Then you must sign! - How can I? 317 00:22:28,400 --> 00:22:31,836 You are so uncertain in your opinions. 318 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:33,592 That's what you want, Fritz, isn't it? 319 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:36,433 I want a democratic Prussia in the center of a free Germany. 320 00:22:36,520 --> 00:22:39,910 - Then do it. Here's your chance. - I can't take the throne from my father. 321 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:43,709 - But he offered it to you. - Hohenzollerns do not abdicate. 322 00:22:43,800 --> 00:22:45,791 Oh, that's stupid pride! 323 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:51,518 It's your duty. Who can your father turn to if not you? 324 00:22:53,800 --> 00:22:55,756 He will probably send for Bismarck. 325 00:22:56,960 --> 00:23:00,873 I would be a screen between Your Majesty and his subjects. 326 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:03,956 And Parliament, Mr. Bismarck? 327 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:06,713 Perfectly simple. Ignore them. 328 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:08,313 Just spend the taxes. 329 00:23:08,400 --> 00:23:10,470 They would cut off your head. 330 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:12,039 And mine. 331 00:23:12,120 --> 00:23:14,190 At the Opera Place, under my windows. 332 00:23:14,280 --> 00:23:16,794 I will have died fighting for my king's cause. 333 00:23:16,880 --> 00:23:19,838 And you in asserting your divine right. 334 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:23,595 What difference is the scaffold or the battlefield? 335 00:23:23,680 --> 00:23:26,240 Hmm. I doubt your colleagues agree. 336 00:23:26,320 --> 00:23:31,394 As Minister-President, I would not have colleagues, only subordinates. 337 00:23:31,480 --> 00:23:34,756 I would serve God by serving my king. 338 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:37,229 There will still be a Crown Council. 339 00:23:37,320 --> 00:23:41,632 - I wish Bernstorff continues as... - Then I better go back and be a farmer! 340 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:43,392 For the love of God, don't do that! 341 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:47,799 I don't know what to do. 342 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:51,076 Everyone is against me. 343 00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:56,797 Today I... 344 00:23:57,880 --> 00:23:59,632 I saw the crown prince. 345 00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:02,392 I drew this. 346 00:24:03,440 --> 00:24:07,399 It's an instrument of... abdication. 347 00:24:09,080 --> 00:24:11,196 It's my last hope. 348 00:24:21,440 --> 00:24:23,317 Oh. 349 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:25,470 Thank you. 350 00:24:25,560 --> 00:24:30,554 The question is whether we should have real government or mob rule. 351 00:24:30,640 --> 00:24:35,316 I have no faith in liberal public sentiment. 352 00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:37,311 There is only one policy. 353 00:24:37,400 --> 00:24:43,032 Only outside Prussia we can strengthen our internal position. 354 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:44,678 But I must have control. 355 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:49,190 But, Bismarck, remember... I am your sovereign. 356 00:24:49,280 --> 00:24:52,477 I will always submit to Your Majesty's orders, 357 00:24:52,560 --> 00:24:54,152 even if you disagree with them. 358 00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:57,437 One day, you will be the emperor of all Germany. 359 00:24:57,520 --> 00:24:59,715 I don't want to be emperor of Germany. 360 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:01,995 But your son will be. 361 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:03,433 And who will guide you? 362 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:14,751 You can tear this up. 363 00:25:17,160 --> 00:25:21,551 You are a red... reactionary, Bismarck, but.. 364 00:25:23,480 --> 00:25:25,436 You can kiss your hands. 365 00:25:37,120 --> 00:25:39,076 I must do my duty. 366 00:25:40,680 --> 00:25:44,309 It is God's business to give me understanding. 367 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:49,998 Here, you better have this. 368 00:26:22,360 --> 00:26:26,273 Excuse me, Your Royal Highness. I find it extremely hot. 369 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:30,272 In England we should have the windows open on such a night. 370 00:26:30,360 --> 00:26:32,430 I am sure. 371 00:26:32,520 --> 00:26:35,318 I don't like Berlin and all that. 372 00:26:36,280 --> 00:26:39,477 - Do you come from Schbnhausen in East Prussia? - That's right. 373 00:26:39,560 --> 00:26:41,232 What kind of place is this? 374 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:44,676 Small, corn producer. 375 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:46,751 Full of autumn leaves now. 376 00:26:46,840 --> 00:26:52,710 In May, the bushes around the house turn into mountains of white flowers. 377 00:26:53,800 --> 00:26:55,472 Do you like nature? 378 00:26:55,560 --> 00:26:57,152 I miss my trees. 379 00:26:57,240 --> 00:26:58,593 And my family. 380 00:26:59,680 --> 00:27:02,478 I'm committed to making a little garden here for my children - 381 00:27:02,560 --> 00:27:05,757 with swings, seesaws, giant slides. 382 00:27:07,280 --> 00:27:11,193 His Royal Highness has a sizable family now. 383 00:27:11,280 --> 00:27:13,748 If you think three considerable. 384 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:16,673 Who will you raise in the English way. 385 00:27:19,160 --> 00:27:21,720 I hope to educate them to be good Germans. 386 00:27:21,800 --> 00:27:23,791 Oh yes, yes. 387 00:27:23,880 --> 00:27:27,077 Do you still have time to study politics? 388 00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:31,631 I was taught to appreciate political issues. I wouldn't consider myself a good wife otherwise. 389 00:27:32,920 --> 00:27:34,353 You are ambitious, lady. 390 00:27:34,440 --> 00:27:36,795 For your husband. 391 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:38,632 - And for my country. - Which? 392 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:41,836 I am now a Prussian, Herr von Bismarck. 393 00:27:41,920 --> 00:27:43,911 And deeply patriotic. 394 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:46,116 Even more so, I believe, because I'm not blind. 395 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:50,200 I am also a patriot, Your Royal Highness. 396 00:27:51,160 --> 00:27:53,435 I serve my king. 397 00:27:57,680 --> 00:28:02,595 He is the most rude character, unrespectable and unprincipled. 398 00:28:02,680 --> 00:28:04,910 And now he has closed Parliament! 399 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:08,196 This is outrageous. 400 00:28:08,760 --> 00:28:11,433 - What do the opposition newspapers say about this? - Nothing. 401 00:28:11,520 --> 00:28:14,114 - My father suppressed them. - But that's illegal. 402 00:28:14,200 --> 00:28:16,634 - Yes I know. I told him that. - What did he say? 403 00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:19,033 He was very nervous. 404 00:28:19,120 --> 00:28:21,634 He ordered me to say that I am in favor of censorship. 405 00:28:21,720 --> 00:28:24,871 - But you won't be. - There's nothing I can do. 406 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:32,073 You must let people know that you are not after him. 407 00:28:32,160 --> 00:28:35,277 To oppose Bismarck now is to oppose the king. I was not consulted. 408 00:28:35,360 --> 00:28:37,794 - So say it. - Oh, I was invited to give a speech. 409 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:40,110 - Where? - In Danzig. 410 00:28:40,200 --> 00:28:42,919 The mayor is a good liberal. He invited me. 411 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,719 Then you must go. 412 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:48,075 It will be very difficult. 413 00:28:48,840 --> 00:28:50,876 Oh, I wrote some notes. 414 00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:55,795 Let me see. Can you make it clear that you are against these repressive measures. 415 00:28:55,880 --> 00:28:57,108 It won't help. 416 00:28:57,200 --> 00:29:00,795 You must not see, you must speak. You are the only one who can. 417 00:29:06,080 --> 00:29:08,799 But it must be stronger. 418 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:11,474 Madam, please don't interfere. 419 00:29:11,560 --> 00:29:13,391 Let's work together. 420 00:29:14,480 --> 00:29:17,233 My dear and brave love. 421 00:29:17,320 --> 00:29:19,515 You shouldn't be dragged into this. 422 00:29:19,600 --> 00:29:22,478 Oh, I really like a pitched battle after it starts. 423 00:29:23,840 --> 00:29:29,870 I regret coming here at a time in which dissension arose 424 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:34,556 between Her Majesty's Government and the people's free press. 425 00:29:36,520 --> 00:29:41,071 When I found out about this, I was very surprised. 426 00:29:42,160 --> 00:29:45,675 I didn't know anything about the enactments that led to this. 427 00:29:45,760 --> 00:29:47,990 I wasn't present. 428 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:52,312 I did not participate in the deliberations. 429 00:29:53,600 --> 00:29:55,955 He wants my throne. 430 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:58,793 Youth is careless with words, sir. 431 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:02,555 "Choice between father and son", That's it. 432 00:30:02,640 --> 00:30:03,834 Tush! I will... 433 00:30:03,920 --> 00:30:06,434 I will remove you from the Council and the court. 434 00:30:06,520 --> 00:30:08,988 I will release you from your command. I'll arrest him! 435 00:30:09,080 --> 00:30:10,513 Your Majesty... 436 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:14,309 He's my only son and... he betrays me! 437 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:18,233 He's just, if I may say so, a young man, 438 00:30:18,320 --> 00:30:21,995 who really likes his appearance and that of his wife. 439 00:30:22,080 --> 00:30:23,877 These ideas are not his. 440 00:30:23,960 --> 00:30:27,077 They come from Windsor. 441 00:30:27,160 --> 00:30:29,435 They all want me to die! 442 00:30:29,520 --> 00:30:31,317 Germany doesn't. 443 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:35,916 But Your Majesty must not be very hard on her son. 444 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:40,551 It's best to discreetly remove him from your trust. 445 00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:43,359 Everything he learns returns to London. 446 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:46,669 - Do you think so? - It's clear. 447 00:30:46,760 --> 00:30:49,115 - Oh... - But don't dishonor him. 448 00:30:49,200 --> 00:30:51,031 He is your heir. 449 00:30:51,120 --> 00:30:54,999 May he be a decoration and a soldier. 450 00:30:55,080 --> 00:30:57,230 It won't hurt. 451 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:02,754 It's the princess, with all due respect, 452 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:06,753 that His Majesty must place a gag and a bridle. 453 00:31:08,160 --> 00:31:10,674 I used to burn her father's letters. 454 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,950 I can advise you, sir. 455 00:31:14,040 --> 00:31:17,999 I forbade him to speak again except to you. 456 00:31:18,080 --> 00:31:19,832 Keep them both out of the way 457 00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:26,598 and I'll put some paid ears in your house, if you consent. 458 00:31:30,160 --> 00:31:31,673 I suppose I should. 459 00:31:32,760 --> 00:31:37,595 Treat young Absalom gently. 460 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:51,276 I believe His Majesty was not very moved. 461 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:52,952 I did what I could. 462 00:31:53,040 --> 00:31:57,477 I asked my father to forgive the annoyance and the pain I caused him. 463 00:31:57,560 --> 00:32:00,552 I can't take back the words I spoke, 464 00:32:00,640 --> 00:32:02,995 but in the future, I will remain silent. 465 00:32:03,080 --> 00:32:04,559 That would be better. 466 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:10,114 The king now knows that I am an opponent of the government 467 00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:11,838 Me too. 468 00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:17,513 With this understanding, I am prepared to consider the matter closed. 469 00:32:18,800 --> 00:32:21,712 You will no doubt want to forgive and forget. 470 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:23,552 I often forget, Your Highness, 471 00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:26,675 but I never forgive. 472 00:32:44,200 --> 00:32:46,350 We must be placed in the background. 473 00:32:46,440 --> 00:32:48,158 We must wait, Mrs. 474 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:50,515 Your father will live for years. 475 00:32:50,600 --> 00:32:52,716 Forgive me. I don't wish him any harm. 476 00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:55,519 We must do what we can in other fields. 477 00:32:56,520 --> 00:32:59,830 We have our family and each other. 478 00:32:59,920 --> 00:33:01,876 And our good home. 479 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:08,794 Back. Sit straight 480 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:11,314 Shoulders straight, Your Highness. 481 00:33:11,400 --> 00:33:13,470 Willy rides without stirrups. 482 00:33:13,560 --> 00:33:15,198 To help you win your seat. 483 00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:21,550 He'll never be able to... He's fallen. 484 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:23,039 He's not hurt. 485 00:33:24,080 --> 00:33:26,548 - Don't you think it's... - It's the only way. 486 00:33:26,640 --> 00:33:28,437 Your balance is so bad. 487 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:31,830 If the poor arm cannot be healed, he must act as if he has two good arms. 488 00:33:31,920 --> 00:33:34,434 - He's falling again. - I think that's enough. 489 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:36,238 No, Fritz. 490 00:33:36,320 --> 00:33:38,880 Willy must learn to ride and ride well. 491 00:33:38,960 --> 00:33:41,872 In his position, it is essential. He is not to be mourned. 492 00:33:49,320 --> 00:33:51,276 Reins, Your Highness, I say. 493 00:34:01,320 --> 00:34:03,595 I think my table was tampered with. 494 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:06,672 - By whom? - I can't say. 495 00:34:06,760 --> 00:34:11,550 It's too horrible. I can no longer write the truth for fear of my letters being opened. 496 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:14,313 - I'm not free, even in my private room. - What can I do? 497 00:34:14,400 --> 00:34:16,834 - And they are changing our servants. - Yes I know. 498 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:18,916 Well, can't you stop it? 499 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:22,673 No. 500 00:34:23,720 --> 00:34:25,073 I'm missing Moltke. 501 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:30,837 He was appointed Chief of the General Staff. 502 00:34:35,280 --> 00:34:38,829 Ambitious people don't want stay with us, Frauchen. 503 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:42,913 He's Bismarck's man now. 504 00:34:46,320 --> 00:34:52,395 When I was young I used to dream with a powerful and influential Prussia. 505 00:34:52,480 --> 00:34:57,110 - Isn't it a unified Germany? - Ah, that's a liberal idea! 506 00:34:57,200 --> 00:35:02,354 Germany united by one constitution under an elected parliament. 507 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:05,876 I don't have time for this humanitarian nonsense. Wine or beer? 508 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:07,313 Neither. 509 00:35:07,400 --> 00:35:11,951 But if we unite Germany under the Prussian army, 510 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:14,796 it will steal your thunder. 511 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:16,518 The Austrians didn't allow it. 512 00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:19,160 - Make them. - Do you want war? 513 00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:26,989 It's a clumsy method, but you try it anyway, the most dangerous last. 514 00:35:27,080 --> 00:35:30,868 They've condescended to us long enough. 515 00:35:30,960 --> 00:35:33,190 There is no place for both of us in Germany. 516 00:35:35,880 --> 00:35:37,598 We will have no allies. 517 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:39,511 Neither do they. 518 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:42,512 I am not looking for the collapse of Austria. 519 00:35:42,600 --> 00:35:47,071 All I want is to establish Prussian leadership in Germany 520 00:35:47,160 --> 00:35:51,153 so that other states know which side your bread is buttered. 521 00:35:52,880 --> 00:35:54,518 Will Parliament agree? 522 00:35:54,600 --> 00:35:56,477 They will not be questioned. 523 00:35:57,520 --> 00:36:03,390 These issues will not be decided by speeches or majority resolutions, 524 00:36:03,480 --> 00:36:05,436 but by iron and blood! 525 00:36:08,440 --> 00:36:10,590 How can you be sure? 526 00:36:10,680 --> 00:36:12,750 Nothing in war is certain. 527 00:36:14,080 --> 00:36:17,550 I don't like war. You can't control this. 528 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:21,157 But I'm a soldier of God... 529 00:36:22,840 --> 00:36:24,796 and I must go wherever he wants. 530 00:36:26,840 --> 00:36:30,435 A quick victory on the field. 531 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:34,672 I'll make the arrangements. 532 00:36:47,320 --> 00:36:48,514 "Dear Mom, 533 00:36:49,840 --> 00:36:54,550 that clever madman, Bismarck, attacked Austria without warning. 534 00:36:57,440 --> 00:36:59,954 The Austrian armies were defeated, 535 00:37:00,040 --> 00:37:05,273 and Fritz's troops were victorious in three battles in three days and are now at Koniggratz. 536 00:37:05,360 --> 00:37:08,716 What would you say about all this terrible fighting? 537 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:11,678 For me, this war can only be a crime." 538 00:37:55,880 --> 00:37:58,314 We must occupy Vienna. 539 00:37:58,400 --> 00:38:01,551 - No, Your Majesty. - The army must march for him. 540 00:38:01,640 --> 00:38:03,551 And precipitate a general conflict? 541 00:38:03,640 --> 00:38:05,596 Why not? Commanders are prepared. 542 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:12,552 So they are fools. We will not make Prussia stronger by taking a meter of Austrian land. 543 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:14,551 The Austrians lost. 544 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:18,349 And we won our prize. Now let's go home and bargain. 545 00:38:18,440 --> 00:38:19,668 I will not agree. 546 00:38:19,760 --> 00:38:22,149 Am I Your Majesty's Minister-President or not? 547 00:38:24,120 --> 00:38:27,032 Let each tribe stay on its own land. 548 00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:30,396 What would be gained by subduing Austria? 549 00:38:30,480 --> 00:38:33,597 Power. Power in Hungary and the Balkans. 550 00:38:33,680 --> 00:38:37,753 Hungary is full of Catholic Magyars. Let them have it. 551 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:44,234 And the Balkans are not worth the healthy bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier. 552 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:47,073 Let others fight their own battles. 553 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:54,109 War should only be used for a policy that worth your sacrifices. 554 00:38:55,640 --> 00:38:59,918 No one who saw men dying on the battlefield, 555 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,831 and I have... 556 00:39:03,640 --> 00:39:06,074 fought lightly. 557 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:10,837 Oh, don't cry, man. 558 00:39:10,920 --> 00:39:13,514 Your tears are political. 559 00:39:19,680 --> 00:39:21,636 If Your Majesty does not agree... 560 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:25,556 I can no longer serve you. 561 00:39:29,040 --> 00:39:30,951 I started this war. 562 00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:32,996 If I can't end this... 563 00:39:34,480 --> 00:39:36,436 I might as well be dead. 564 00:39:42,680 --> 00:39:44,910 Come back, Bismarck. Don't be an idiot. 565 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:46,831 For the love of God, man, control yourself! 566 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:51,798 Count von Bismarck, sit down and be reasonable! 567 00:39:55,880 --> 00:39:59,236 But Your Majesty won't listen to me! 568 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:08,519 Listen to him, Father. 569 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:19,438 I started this war with a political purpose. 570 00:40:19,520 --> 00:40:22,796 Now it has been achieved and everything else is nonsense. 571 00:40:22,880 --> 00:40:24,836 We show our strength to Europe, 572 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:28,310 now we must use it wisely. 573 00:40:30,240 --> 00:40:35,394 We at least need Austria's neutrality 574 00:40:35,480 --> 00:40:38,711 if we ever have to fight Russia or France. 575 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:41,030 I agree with Count von Bismarck. 576 00:40:43,160 --> 00:40:45,151 - Do you agree with Bismarck? - In that case. 577 00:40:45,240 --> 00:40:46,719 Well, I'm flattered. 578 00:40:47,800 --> 00:40:50,360 We will return to Berlin to negotiate. 579 00:40:50,440 --> 00:40:52,317 Hard. 580 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:53,992 A lot of blood was spilled. 581 00:40:54,080 --> 00:41:01,077 His Royal Highness the Crown Prince speaks with common sense and humanity. 582 00:41:07,600 --> 00:41:09,113 You are totally against me. 583 00:41:10,240 --> 00:41:13,277 This is disgusting. 584 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:16,989 Let's go home to our families. 585 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:27,754 This is German champagne. 586 00:41:27,840 --> 00:41:30,752 It tastes like it, Your Majesty. 587 00:41:30,840 --> 00:41:34,389 Oh, I drink for economy and for patriotism. 588 00:41:34,480 --> 00:41:35,674 Feel free. 589 00:41:35,760 --> 00:41:40,959 I'm afraid my patriotism will stop before from my stomach. 590 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:43,429 French champagne is better. 591 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:50,193 Er... We could put ourselves on the way to acquiring part of it. 592 00:41:50,280 --> 00:41:52,794 I don't want problems with France. 593 00:41:52,880 --> 00:41:55,997 We must not avoid it, Your Majesty. 594 00:41:56,080 --> 00:42:00,198 The French will not stand still and we will grow now that we beat Austria. 595 00:42:01,680 --> 00:42:04,752 - Will the French attack us? - If they are provoked, then. 596 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:07,400 - What will happen? - But don't be afraid. 597 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:12,031 We have the industry, the will, the best army and the biggest weapons in Europe. 598 00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:15,270 The real power is with us. 599 00:42:16,240 --> 00:42:18,196 May I light this for you, Herr Bismarck? 600 00:42:18,280 --> 00:42:21,477 No, Count Bismarck. I've done a count now. 601 00:42:21,560 --> 00:42:23,516 - You can? - I'm sure I can. 602 00:42:29,640 --> 00:42:31,995 You're a good boy, Willykins. 603 00:42:32,080 --> 00:42:33,513 I can ride now too. 604 00:42:33,600 --> 00:42:36,672 And one day I will be king of Prussia and emperor of Germany 605 00:42:36,760 --> 00:42:38,955 and I will ride at the head of my troops. 606 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:43,431 Don't be so restless. You will rock the table. It's not very strong. 607 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:44,919 Sorry, grandpa. 608 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:47,468 Now, I don't agree with you. 609 00:42:47,560 --> 00:42:48,959 We will never be able to match France. 610 00:42:49,040 --> 00:42:53,955 We can, if all of Germany joins its forces behind ours. 611 00:42:54,040 --> 00:42:56,508 And she will if the French attack us. 612 00:42:56,600 --> 00:43:01,230 And we will win, Your Majesty, and we will be the undisputed leaders of Europe. 613 00:43:03,440 --> 00:43:05,396 I don't want any part of this. 614 00:43:06,840 --> 00:43:08,751 There is no logic to this. 615 00:43:08,840 --> 00:43:11,752 Politics is not based on logic, sir. 616 00:43:11,840 --> 00:43:15,879 They are the ability to choose the most useful way. 617 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:18,030 I want to reign here in peace. 618 00:43:21,400 --> 00:43:22,913 Why did grandpa leave? 619 00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:25,036 Did you offend him? 620 00:43:25,120 --> 00:43:26,678 Oh no. 621 00:43:26,760 --> 00:43:30,833 Elderly gentlemen sometimes have problems with the bladder. 622 00:43:30,920 --> 00:43:34,151 - How will you manage it? - My bladder? 623 00:43:34,240 --> 00:43:35,832 The war with France. 624 00:43:35,920 --> 00:43:37,273 Oh. 625 00:43:38,360 --> 00:43:39,952 We... 626 00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:45,910 We must name his cousin, Prince Leopold, heir to the Spanish throne. 627 00:43:46,880 --> 00:43:49,872 The Spanish will be happy in having a Hohenzollern, 628 00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:54,158 but the French will object and they will demand that we remove it. 629 00:43:55,200 --> 00:43:59,910 When we refuse, they will attack. 630 00:44:01,240 --> 00:44:03,037 But that's a secret. 631 00:44:03,120 --> 00:44:05,076 Hmm? 632 00:44:11,840 --> 00:44:17,551 Oh. This is a draft of the telegram that His Majesty would like to send it to the French. 633 00:44:19,040 --> 00:44:20,996 Hmm... 634 00:44:21,360 --> 00:44:23,430 There must be something in the water. 635 00:44:24,960 --> 00:44:27,428 His Majesty is very tolerant. 636 00:44:28,960 --> 00:44:32,509 There's only one way to respond to an ultimatum. 637 00:44:34,520 --> 00:44:36,476 And that's with someone else. 638 00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:43,797 There. 639 00:44:43,880 --> 00:44:45,677 Now you can go to Paris. 640 00:44:48,360 --> 00:44:52,876 In the summer of 1870, Bismarck led France to attack Prussia. 641 00:44:52,960 --> 00:44:57,158 As he had calculated, the German states placed their forces under Prussian command. 642 00:44:59,880 --> 00:45:01,836 Thank you, Your Highness. 643 00:45:08,120 --> 00:45:10,076 Will it be war again? 644 00:45:13,200 --> 00:45:14,474 I think so. 645 00:45:15,560 --> 00:45:18,074 I've been talking to General von Moltke. 646 00:45:18,160 --> 00:45:20,674 I must command the 2nd Army. 647 00:45:20,760 --> 00:45:24,230 - They flattered you. - I do this for the honor of Germany. 648 00:45:24,320 --> 00:45:27,437 You played Junker's game, my dear. 649 00:45:27,520 --> 00:45:29,875 You have become his pawn. 650 00:45:29,960 --> 00:45:32,679 Count Bismarck is uniting Germany against France. 651 00:45:32,760 --> 00:45:36,753 Count Bismarck is an international calamity. He is quite unscrupulous. 652 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:39,115 He uses you, discredits our friends. 653 00:45:39,200 --> 00:45:42,033 - Over time, he will corrupt Willy. - Willy is a child. 654 00:45:42,120 --> 00:45:46,716 Even so. Bismarck considers us, and also England and France, its enemies. 655 00:45:46,800 --> 00:45:49,030 Everything we do and say is reported by their spies. 656 00:45:49,120 --> 00:45:51,839 We are considered traitors, revolutionaries. 657 00:45:51,920 --> 00:45:53,638 I'm hated here, you know. 658 00:45:53,720 --> 00:45:55,790 Frauchen, it's not like that. 659 00:45:57,840 --> 00:46:01,992 Oh, Fritz, I came here with so many hopes and I got nothing. 660 00:46:02,080 --> 00:46:03,479 Nothing. 661 00:46:03,560 --> 00:46:05,073 We will make it. 662 00:46:06,560 --> 00:46:08,551 Good can come from evil. 663 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:09,959 Never. 664 00:46:10,760 --> 00:46:12,113 Never! 665 00:46:21,760 --> 00:46:23,716 July 15, 1870. 666 00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:28,436 The French declared war and advance towards Metz. 667 00:46:31,080 --> 00:46:33,116 We wait for them with sober confidence. 668 00:47:01,240 --> 00:47:03,196 August 4th. 669 00:47:03,280 --> 00:47:05,874 God gave us our first victory. 670 00:47:05,960 --> 00:47:09,032 My army cut the French line in Wiesenburg, 671 00:47:09,120 --> 00:47:11,076 inflicting many victims. 672 00:47:13,880 --> 00:47:15,598 August 29th. 673 00:47:16,680 --> 00:47:20,593 Today, Dad arrested the Cross of Iron of the highest order on my tunic. 674 00:47:20,680 --> 00:47:25,310 It seems strange that I, who prefer to be recognized for works of peace, 675 00:47:25,400 --> 00:47:27,550 should win such bloodstained laurels. 676 00:47:29,880 --> 00:47:31,836 September 1st. 677 00:47:32,920 --> 00:47:35,514 We defeated the entire French army in Sedan. 678 00:47:43,120 --> 00:47:45,429 They lost 100,000 men and their emperor. 679 00:47:47,240 --> 00:47:49,959 Nothing now stands between us and Paris. 680 00:47:52,200 --> 00:47:54,156 September 20th. 681 00:47:55,360 --> 00:47:58,033 We arrived on the outskirts of the French capital. 682 00:47:59,480 --> 00:48:01,436 But Paris doesn't give in. 683 00:48:07,720 --> 00:48:10,314 They are suffering terrible hardships in the city. 684 00:48:12,680 --> 00:48:14,636 How will this end? 685 00:48:19,160 --> 00:48:22,789 I am shocked by the cruelty of our command, especially Bismarck. 686 00:48:23,840 --> 00:48:25,353 He made us great and powerful 687 00:48:25,440 --> 00:48:29,433 but he stole our friends from us, the sympathy of the world, 688 00:48:29,520 --> 00:48:31,158 and our conscience. 689 00:48:31,240 --> 00:48:34,949 - Shoot them. - I will not shoot unarmed citizens. 690 00:48:35,040 --> 00:48:38,112 - Women and children. - Paris is Sodom and Gomorrah, not Vienna. 691 00:48:38,200 --> 00:48:41,636 - We will reduce it by siege. - It's going to take a long time. 692 00:48:41,720 --> 00:48:44,314 I don't want the massacre in France. 693 00:48:44,400 --> 00:48:48,075 Oh... Because she's a friend from England 694 00:48:48,160 --> 00:48:51,232 and the crown princess and her family forbid it. 695 00:48:52,520 --> 00:48:54,238 My wife is loyal. 696 00:48:54,320 --> 00:48:56,311 She is my wisest advisor. 697 00:48:56,400 --> 00:48:58,311 - She's against us. - It's not like that. 698 00:48:58,400 --> 00:49:01,790 - It is said in Berlin. - I don't care about the lies that are told in Berlin! 699 00:49:02,880 --> 00:49:04,598 It's the generals here who support me. 700 00:49:04,680 --> 00:49:06,910 - They should all be hanged! - I'll tell them. 701 00:49:12,720 --> 00:49:14,119 Your Royal Highness, 702 00:49:14,200 --> 00:49:20,469 Do you really want England, or perhaps Russia, will join us? 703 00:49:20,560 --> 00:49:23,632 I don't give a damn about France. 704 00:49:23,720 --> 00:49:26,678 I don't want an inch of French soil. 705 00:49:26,760 --> 00:49:28,318 But I want it to end. 706 00:49:28,400 --> 00:49:32,154 There are more important things than than some French souls. 707 00:49:32,240 --> 00:49:34,276 I have work to do in Berlin. 708 00:49:34,360 --> 00:49:37,033 So I will ask my father send you there. 709 00:49:40,440 --> 00:49:42,476 Do. 710 00:49:42,560 --> 00:49:45,518 I'm just Her Majesty's poor clerk. 711 00:49:46,880 --> 00:49:50,236 But if Your Royal Highness takes his place, 712 00:49:50,320 --> 00:49:55,713 I hope you find such faithful servants as I am your father. 713 00:49:57,440 --> 00:49:59,431 But I don't pretend to be one of them. 714 00:50:01,400 --> 00:50:03,356 Still... 715 00:50:03,440 --> 00:50:06,113 There is a question of state where we need each other. 716 00:50:07,360 --> 00:50:08,270 Oh? 717 00:50:09,200 --> 00:50:10,838 The unification of Germany. 718 00:50:11,880 --> 00:50:15,555 It is urgent that German parliaments offer the imperial crown to my father. 719 00:50:16,600 --> 00:50:18,989 Do you think it will be like in England? 720 00:50:19,080 --> 00:50:22,231 Democratic and constitutional? It never will be. 721 00:50:22,320 --> 00:50:24,311 It will be as I wish. 722 00:50:24,400 --> 00:50:26,789 But Your Royal Highness is not yet king. 723 00:50:26,880 --> 00:50:29,110 And the king won't accept it, 724 00:50:29,200 --> 00:50:32,476 unless offered by princes. 725 00:50:33,400 --> 00:50:37,234 However, since you are so anxious, 726 00:50:37,320 --> 00:50:38,912 We can organize this together. 727 00:50:39,000 --> 00:50:40,831 How will you persuade them? 728 00:50:41,880 --> 00:50:43,438 I will pay them. 729 00:50:50,600 --> 00:50:53,160 I will not be German emperor. 730 00:50:53,240 --> 00:50:54,958 All princes beg, sir. 731 00:50:55,040 --> 00:50:58,476 I will not change the crown of Prussia for a crown of filth! 732 00:50:58,560 --> 00:51:00,471 Parliament invites you, Father. 733 00:51:00,560 --> 00:51:03,279 They wait for me to get my crown in the gutter? 734 00:51:03,360 --> 00:51:04,998 I have mine from God. 735 00:51:07,200 --> 00:51:08,952 I'm an old man. 736 00:51:10,320 --> 00:51:12,276 You all take advantage of me. 737 00:51:17,160 --> 00:51:18,878 Your Majesty is like a horse. 738 00:51:18,960 --> 00:51:23,112 He is frightened by any object he is not used to and becomes obstinate when directed 739 00:51:23,200 --> 00:51:26,237 but gradually you get used to it. 740 00:51:26,320 --> 00:51:28,231 Then you must persuade him. 741 00:51:28,320 --> 00:51:32,233 There's no need. The crown prince will do this. 742 00:51:32,320 --> 00:51:35,153 He has the madness of the emperor. 743 00:51:36,520 --> 00:51:38,829 As if it matters who reigns. 744 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:41,831 I will rule Germany.