1 00:00:00,021 --> 00:00:05,021 (crowd) Five, four, three, two, one. 2 00:00:05,021 --> 00:00:08,181 (crowd cheering) Happy New Year! 3 00:00:14,021 --> 00:00:15,981 (baby crying) 4 00:00:15,981 --> 00:00:19,021 - Happy New Year, Louis. - Happy New Year, Madam. 5 00:00:19,021 --> 00:00:21,181 - Happy New Year. - Happy New Year. 6 00:00:23,021 --> 00:00:24,181 Happy New Year. 7 00:00:26,021 --> 00:00:28,181 (Yolande) And to you my Queen. 8 00:00:30,021 --> 00:00:32,021 Happy New Year my love. 9 00:00:32,021 --> 00:00:34,021 Happy New Year my friend. 10 00:00:34,021 --> 00:00:35,981 I wish I could have you all to myself. 11 00:00:35,981 --> 00:00:38,981 I can't imagine what we'd get up to in my bedchamber. 12 00:00:38,981 --> 00:00:40,021 (Marie Antoinette) Stop it. 13 00:00:40,021 --> 00:00:42,021 Saint-Georges. 14 00:00:42,021 --> 00:00:43,181 (giggles) 15 00:00:44,021 --> 00:00:45,021 Happy New Year. 16 00:00:45,021 --> 00:00:47,021 (Saint-Georges) Happy New Year, darling. 17 00:00:47,021 --> 00:00:48,021 (chuckles) 18 00:00:48,021 --> 00:00:51,181 Happy New Year, Majesty. 19 00:00:53,021 --> 00:00:54,021 Shall we? 20 00:00:54,021 --> 00:00:55,181 (giggles) 21 00:01:02,021 --> 00:01:04,021 Happy New Year. 22 00:01:04,021 --> 00:01:05,981 Happy New Year, Princess. 23 00:01:05,981 --> 00:01:07,181 Happy New Year. 24 00:01:10,021 --> 00:01:13,021 Didn't we meet at a masked ball in Paris? 25 00:01:13,021 --> 00:01:16,181 Count Axel von Fersen, Majesty. 26 00:01:17,021 --> 00:01:18,021 Did we? 27 00:01:18,021 --> 00:01:20,021 You followed me around the dance floor. 28 00:01:20,021 --> 00:01:22,021 I seem to remember you followed me. 29 00:01:22,021 --> 00:01:23,021 You asked me to dance. 30 00:01:23,021 --> 00:01:26,181 I think you've got it the wrong way around. 31 00:01:26,181 --> 00:01:27,981 Do I? 32 00:01:27,981 --> 00:01:29,181 (chuckles) 33 00:01:31,021 --> 00:01:33,021 It was... 34 00:01:33,021 --> 00:01:35,181 Magical. 35 00:01:49,021 --> 00:01:51,181 (Stormont) Happy New Year, Monsieur. 36 00:01:52,021 --> 00:01:53,661 And to you, Stormont. 37 00:01:53,661 --> 00:01:55,021 Are you aware that American insurgents 38 00:01:55,021 --> 00:01:57,021 are using French weapons 39 00:01:57,021 --> 00:02:00,021 to mutilate and murder our soldiers? 40 00:02:00,021 --> 00:02:02,021 Why should I care, Ambassador? 41 00:02:02,021 --> 00:02:04,021 Well who do you think is supplying 42 00:02:04,021 --> 00:02:06,181 the arms and ammunition? 43 00:02:09,021 --> 00:02:10,981 Are you absolutely certain? 44 00:02:10,981 --> 00:02:12,021 You have your spies, 45 00:02:12,021 --> 00:02:14,021 we have ours. 46 00:02:14,021 --> 00:02:17,181 I urge you to speak to your brother, Monsieur. 47 00:02:18,021 --> 00:02:20,021 It cannot be in either of our interests 48 00:02:20,021 --> 00:02:23,181 to go to war, over a bunch of revolutionaries. 49 00:02:28,021 --> 00:02:29,021 (Maurepas) Ugh. 50 00:02:29,021 --> 00:02:31,021 When you declare your support 51 00:02:31,021 --> 00:02:34,021 for American independence, we must be prepared for England 52 00:02:34,021 --> 00:02:36,181 to declare war on us. 53 00:02:37,021 --> 00:02:41,021 We will have 32 ships of the line, seven frigates, 54 00:02:41,021 --> 00:02:45,021 five corvettes and one lugger. 55 00:02:45,021 --> 00:02:47,021 All ready for battle. 56 00:02:47,021 --> 00:02:48,181 (Maurepas) Excellent. 57 00:02:52,021 --> 00:02:54,021 Your Majesty. 58 00:02:54,021 --> 00:02:57,021 (straining) We must have... 59 00:02:57,021 --> 00:02:59,021 naval superiority, 60 00:02:59,021 --> 00:03:01,181 in the English Channel. 61 00:03:02,021 --> 00:03:03,981 (Louis-Auguste) We will. 62 00:03:03,981 --> 00:03:05,021 (Maurepas) Then you will succeed where 63 00:03:05,021 --> 00:03:07,021 your grandfather failed, 64 00:03:07,021 --> 00:03:09,181 my boy. 65 00:03:11,021 --> 00:03:14,181 (theme music playing) 66 00:04:04,021 --> 00:04:07,181 (panting) 67 00:04:10,021 --> 00:04:13,021 (Marie Antoinette)Flowers for the Petit Trianon. 68 00:04:13,021 --> 00:04:15,021 Three Sevres vases? 69 00:04:15,021 --> 00:04:17,021 No. Four. 70 00:04:17,021 --> 00:04:18,981 A silk embroidered cover 71 00:04:18,981 --> 00:04:21,181 for the chaise longue in the salon. 72 00:04:22,021 --> 00:04:25,181 And the stool in my bedchamber. 73 00:04:26,021 --> 00:04:28,181 (exhales heavily) 74 00:04:35,021 --> 00:04:37,981 Why, why don't you take Madame Royale to the Petit Trianon 75 00:04:37,981 --> 00:04:39,021 when the war starts? 76 00:04:39,021 --> 00:04:40,981 Shouldn't we stay here with you? 77 00:04:40,981 --> 00:04:43,021 I'll, I'll visit you when, when I can. 78 00:04:43,021 --> 00:04:46,181 I want you to be happy, Madam. 79 00:04:47,021 --> 00:04:50,021 - What about you? - I will be happy 80 00:04:50,021 --> 00:04:51,181 when we crush England. 81 00:04:52,021 --> 00:04:55,021 They stole Canada and Louisiana from us. 82 00:04:55,021 --> 00:04:58,021 And now we are going to take their American 83 00:04:58,021 --> 00:05:00,181 colonies away from them. 84 00:05:01,021 --> 00:05:02,181 Tomorrow? 85 00:05:03,021 --> 00:05:05,181 I can't wait. 86 00:05:11,981 --> 00:05:12,981 (sighs) 87 00:05:12,981 --> 00:05:16,021 (Theresa)I fear I may not live to see the event 88 00:05:16,021 --> 00:05:18,181 that will seal our alliance. 89 00:05:19,021 --> 00:05:20,981 Give me a break, Ma. 90 00:05:20,981 --> 00:05:23,021 Can't you see we're trying? 91 00:05:23,021 --> 00:05:25,021 (Theresa)Try harder. 92 00:05:25,021 --> 00:05:26,021 (scoffs) 93 00:05:26,021 --> 00:05:29,181 And next time, pretend you are enjoying it! 94 00:05:30,021 --> 00:05:31,181 (sighs) 95 00:05:38,021 --> 00:05:41,021 (Maurepas) Are all the ships ready to be launched? 96 00:05:41,021 --> 00:05:44,021 (Louis-Auguste) I won't make my announcement until they are. 97 00:05:44,021 --> 00:05:46,981 If we don't win in the Channel, we can't send our troops to America. 98 00:05:46,981 --> 00:05:48,981 We... we need the momentum 99 00:05:48,981 --> 00:05:51,021 of a victory to sail across the Atlantic. 100 00:05:51,021 --> 00:05:52,981 (Maurepas) That's the way to do it. 101 00:05:52,981 --> 00:05:55,021 You've got a good grasp of strategy, my boy. 102 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:58,021 We can discuss battle tactics when England 103 00:05:58,021 --> 00:06:00,021 takes the bait. 104 00:06:00,021 --> 00:06:03,981 Which she will, the moment we publicly declare 105 00:06:03,981 --> 00:06:06,181 our support for her colonies. 106 00:06:07,021 --> 00:06:09,501 He wants us to move to the Petit Trianon. 107 00:06:09,501 --> 00:06:10,981 Would you like me to make the arrangements? 108 00:06:10,981 --> 00:06:11,981 Yes. 109 00:06:11,981 --> 00:06:16,021 Only a Duchess is permitted to touch the Queen in public. 110 00:06:16,021 --> 00:06:19,021 Have you met the Countess du Polignac? 111 00:06:19,021 --> 00:06:21,021 Yolande to my friends. 112 00:06:21,021 --> 00:06:22,981 Fersen to mine. 113 00:06:22,981 --> 00:06:25,021 What brings you to Versailles? 114 00:06:25,021 --> 00:06:26,181 I'm a soldier. 115 00:06:27,021 --> 00:06:28,981 I hear that France may be preparing 116 00:06:28,981 --> 00:06:32,021 for a military engagement in America. 117 00:06:32,021 --> 00:06:34,021 Where on earth did you hear that? 118 00:06:34,021 --> 00:06:37,021 I've just arrived from England. 119 00:06:37,021 --> 00:06:40,021 It's the topic of conversation at the court of St. James's. 120 00:06:40,021 --> 00:06:43,181 I thought they only talked about me. 121 00:06:45,021 --> 00:06:47,181 (Marie Antoinette and Yolande giggling) 122 00:06:51,021 --> 00:06:54,021 I can't believe he'd pick a fight with England. (chuckles) 123 00:06:54,021 --> 00:06:57,021 Nobody takes on their navy and wins. 124 00:06:57,021 --> 00:06:58,981 Rule Britannia. 125 00:06:58,981 --> 00:07:01,021 - Britannia rule the waves. - (Victoire and Adelaide laugh) 126 00:07:01,021 --> 00:07:03,181 This is no joke, Mesdames. 127 00:07:04,021 --> 00:07:05,021 I'm deadly serious. 128 00:07:05,021 --> 00:07:08,181 Why don't you speak to him, Provence? 129 00:07:09,021 --> 00:07:11,181 Does he ever listen to me? 130 00:07:12,021 --> 00:07:15,021 If he doesn't shout it from the roof tops. 131 00:07:15,021 --> 00:07:17,021 You'll be seen as a safe pair of hands 132 00:07:17,021 --> 00:07:19,021 when it blows up in his face. 133 00:07:19,021 --> 00:07:21,181 Josephine is right you know. 134 00:07:25,021 --> 00:07:27,181 Say thank you. 135 00:07:28,021 --> 00:07:29,021 Thank you. 136 00:07:29,021 --> 00:07:32,181 You're welcome darling. 137 00:07:43,021 --> 00:07:44,181 Good afternoon. 138 00:07:46,021 --> 00:07:48,021 Sire. 139 00:07:48,021 --> 00:07:50,021 Good afternoon, Monsieur. 140 00:07:50,021 --> 00:07:52,021 I have a simple question 141 00:07:52,021 --> 00:07:54,021 that requires a simple answer. 142 00:07:54,021 --> 00:07:56,981 Why the hell are you preparing to go to war with England 143 00:07:56,981 --> 00:07:58,021 over her rebel colonies? 144 00:07:58,021 --> 00:08:01,021 - I am not. - Don't lie to me. 145 00:08:01,021 --> 00:08:03,021 I know that ferret face too well. 146 00:08:03,021 --> 00:08:05,021 Don't speak to me like that. 147 00:08:05,021 --> 00:08:07,021 Do I need to remind you how fortunate you are 148 00:08:07,021 --> 00:08:09,021 to be here after your unforgiveable behaviour? 149 00:08:09,021 --> 00:08:12,021 It had nothing to do with me. 150 00:08:12,021 --> 00:08:14,021 She was responsible for the libelle. 151 00:08:14,021 --> 00:08:15,981 And you were a co-conspirator. 152 00:08:15,981 --> 00:08:18,021 I am still the heir to your throne. 153 00:08:18,021 --> 00:08:20,021 Why shouldn't I speak out about matters 154 00:08:20,021 --> 00:08:21,981 that concern us as a family? 155 00:08:21,981 --> 00:08:24,181 - If you slip up, we will be... - I won't. 156 00:08:26,021 --> 00:08:30,181 Why do you go out of your way to make me feel so powerless? 157 00:08:31,021 --> 00:08:32,181 Because you are. 158 00:08:39,021 --> 00:08:42,021 How could she come to France, 159 00:08:42,021 --> 00:08:43,981 Mercy? 160 00:08:43,981 --> 00:08:46,021 Hasn't she heard the rumours about the war? 161 00:08:46,021 --> 00:08:49,021 It's been ten years, Majesty, 162 00:08:49,021 --> 00:08:51,021 since you left Austria. 163 00:08:51,021 --> 00:08:53,981 She would like to see you. 164 00:08:53,981 --> 00:08:55,021 See me? 165 00:08:55,021 --> 00:08:57,021 Or spy on me? 166 00:08:57,021 --> 00:09:00,021 She hasn't stopped spying on me since 167 00:09:00,021 --> 00:09:02,021 the day I arrived. 168 00:09:02,021 --> 00:09:05,021 Take your time, to reflect. 169 00:09:05,021 --> 00:09:07,021 If she's missing me so much 170 00:09:07,021 --> 00:09:11,181 why don't you send her my portrait? 171 00:09:20,021 --> 00:09:22,181 I am her mother. 172 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:26,021 Her sisters welcomed me with open arms. 173 00:09:26,021 --> 00:09:30,021 She's only suggesting you go when she delivers the Dauphin. 174 00:09:30,021 --> 00:09:33,021 When? Don't you mean if? 175 00:09:33,021 --> 00:09:36,021 That maybe why she's reluctant to have you, Ma. 176 00:09:36,021 --> 00:09:38,021 She's terrified that she won't deliver. 177 00:09:38,021 --> 00:09:42,021 I think we can all agree that she hasn't delivered. 178 00:09:42,021 --> 00:09:43,021 Give her time. 179 00:09:43,021 --> 00:09:47,181 She may have time, Joseph, I don't. 180 00:09:49,021 --> 00:09:51,181 What is she wearing? 181 00:09:59,021 --> 00:10:01,181 (imperceptible chatter) 182 00:10:06,021 --> 00:10:08,021 Mr Benjamin Franklin, 183 00:10:08,021 --> 00:10:11,181 the American Ambassador to France. 184 00:10:20,021 --> 00:10:23,021 Welcome to Versailles, Mr Franklin. 185 00:10:23,021 --> 00:10:25,021 Majesties. 186 00:10:25,021 --> 00:10:26,981 I believe I have the honour 187 00:10:26,981 --> 00:10:28,661 to be the first Monarch 188 00:10:28,661 --> 00:10:31,181 to recognise the United Provinces of North America. 189 00:10:33,021 --> 00:10:35,181 (applause) 190 00:10:38,021 --> 00:10:40,021 (Benjamin Franklin) Yes, indeed. 191 00:10:40,021 --> 00:10:42,021 You have that honour, Sire. 192 00:10:42,021 --> 00:10:45,021 And may I say, on behalf of Congress, 193 00:10:45,021 --> 00:10:47,021 - how very... - (Stormont) And may I say 194 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:50,021 on behalf of England, there is no Congress! 195 00:10:50,021 --> 00:10:53,021 There are no United Provinces. 196 00:10:53,021 --> 00:10:54,981 America is a British colony 197 00:10:54,981 --> 00:10:56,021 subject to the rule of King George 198 00:10:56,021 --> 00:10:59,181 and to the parliament of Great Britain. 199 00:11:00,021 --> 00:11:02,021 He is not an ambassador. 200 00:11:02,021 --> 00:11:03,981 He's a renegade! 201 00:11:03,981 --> 00:11:07,021 How long before England declares war on France? 202 00:11:07,021 --> 00:11:10,021 As long as it takes Viscount Stormont to reach Windsor. 203 00:11:10,021 --> 00:11:12,021 - That long? - (Victoire) Say something. 204 00:11:12,021 --> 00:11:15,181 My brother has no idea what he's getting us into. 205 00:11:19,021 --> 00:11:21,181 Your Majesties, if I may? 206 00:11:28,021 --> 00:11:30,021 If all monarchies 207 00:11:30,021 --> 00:11:32,021 were governed by the same principles 208 00:11:32,021 --> 00:11:34,021 which are in your hearts, 209 00:11:34,021 --> 00:11:37,181 there would be no need to form republics. 210 00:11:39,021 --> 00:11:41,021 Thank you, Mr Franklin. 211 00:11:41,021 --> 00:11:44,181 It is a pleasure to receive you. 212 00:11:59,021 --> 00:12:00,181 (sighs) 213 00:12:13,021 --> 00:12:18,021 I understand we will be moving to the Petit Trianon shortly. 214 00:12:18,021 --> 00:12:20,021 Should I start to prepare? 215 00:12:20,021 --> 00:12:21,981 You don't need to lift a finger, 216 00:12:21,981 --> 00:12:24,021 Yolande is organising everything. 217 00:12:24,021 --> 00:12:26,181 That's my job. 218 00:12:27,021 --> 00:12:30,021 She's only trying to help you. 219 00:12:30,021 --> 00:12:31,981 Is she? 220 00:12:31,981 --> 00:12:34,181 (Marie Antoinette) Her chaps will be joining us there. 221 00:12:35,021 --> 00:12:37,021 Where are they going to sleep? 222 00:12:37,021 --> 00:12:38,821 In my bed. 223 00:12:38,821 --> 00:12:40,021 In your bed? (chuckles) 224 00:12:40,021 --> 00:12:42,021 Where are you going to sleep? 225 00:12:42,021 --> 00:12:44,021 In the attic. 226 00:12:44,021 --> 00:12:47,181 If that's the arrangement, 227 00:12:47,181 --> 00:12:48,341 I won't be coming. 228 00:12:50,021 --> 00:12:52,181 Please don't be like that. 229 00:12:53,021 --> 00:12:55,181 It's her or me. 230 00:12:58,021 --> 00:12:59,181 You know, 231 00:13:01,021 --> 00:13:03,181 I need you both. 232 00:13:05,021 --> 00:13:08,021 You are my rock. She's my adventure. 233 00:13:08,021 --> 00:13:12,021 She's thrown me out of your life, Toinette. 234 00:13:12,021 --> 00:13:15,021 You are lost to me because of that woman. 235 00:13:15,021 --> 00:13:17,021 Can't you make peace with her? 236 00:13:17,021 --> 00:13:20,181 It would make our lives so much easier. 237 00:13:25,021 --> 00:13:26,021 (child giggles) 238 00:13:26,021 --> 00:13:28,181 (imperceptible chatter) 239 00:13:33,021 --> 00:13:34,181 (Maurepas groans) 240 00:13:36,021 --> 00:13:38,021 Maurepas please, please, sit down. 241 00:13:38,021 --> 00:13:41,181 Oh, don't fuss. (chuckles) 242 00:13:42,021 --> 00:13:43,021 (groans) 243 00:13:43,021 --> 00:13:45,021 It's only... old age. 244 00:13:45,021 --> 00:13:47,021 And, uh, you'll have to... 245 00:13:47,021 --> 00:13:48,021 Argh! 246 00:13:48,021 --> 00:13:52,021 You'll have to endure it yourself one day. 247 00:13:52,021 --> 00:13:53,181 (chuckles) 248 00:13:54,021 --> 00:13:56,181 A bucket of ice please. 249 00:14:02,021 --> 00:14:05,021 While we have a moment, may I ask for your advice? 250 00:14:05,021 --> 00:14:08,181 Oh isn't that what I'm here for, my boy? 251 00:14:09,021 --> 00:14:12,021 My wife has requested 250,000 Livres, 252 00:14:12,021 --> 00:14:14,021 from the Privy Purse. 253 00:14:14,021 --> 00:14:16,021 Has she? 254 00:14:16,021 --> 00:14:18,021 Whatever for? 255 00:14:18,021 --> 00:14:20,021 To cover the Polignac's debts. 256 00:14:20,021 --> 00:14:23,021 My inclination is to refuse but... 257 00:14:23,021 --> 00:14:26,021 I know that Count Jules is your cousin. 258 00:14:26,021 --> 00:14:29,181 Oh, uh, naturally it's none of my business. 259 00:14:30,021 --> 00:14:32,021 The Privy Purse is yours 260 00:14:32,021 --> 00:14:34,181 to do whatever you like with. 261 00:14:36,021 --> 00:14:37,021 But... 262 00:14:37,021 --> 00:14:41,021 I think you should give the Queen a free rein 263 00:14:41,021 --> 00:14:42,021 in her household. 264 00:14:42,021 --> 00:14:44,021 Uh, it will allow you, 265 00:14:44,021 --> 00:14:47,021 a free rein to rule France. 266 00:14:47,021 --> 00:14:48,181 (knocking on door) 267 00:15:00,021 --> 00:15:02,021 Oh, Your Majesty. 268 00:15:02,021 --> 00:15:04,181 Let me help you. 269 00:15:05,021 --> 00:15:06,181 (flinches) 270 00:15:10,021 --> 00:15:11,181 (groans) 271 00:15:15,021 --> 00:15:17,181 (Louis-Auguste) Here. 272 00:15:19,021 --> 00:15:21,181 Thank you. 273 00:15:22,021 --> 00:15:25,021 How in God's name can we support a revolution? 274 00:15:25,021 --> 00:15:28,021 What sort of an example is the King setting? 275 00:15:28,021 --> 00:15:32,021 He is giving France the one thing 276 00:15:32,021 --> 00:15:33,981 we have been yearning for. 277 00:15:33,981 --> 00:15:36,021 The chance to deprive our oldest enemy 278 00:15:36,021 --> 00:15:38,021 of the jewel in her crown. 279 00:15:38,021 --> 00:15:40,021 (court) Hear, hear. 280 00:15:40,021 --> 00:15:42,021 I am astonished you want to go to war 281 00:15:42,021 --> 00:15:44,661 with England, Chartres. Isn't the Prince of Wales 282 00:15:44,661 --> 00:15:46,181 supposed to be your best friend? 283 00:15:47,021 --> 00:15:50,021 When it comes to La Gloire, Monsieur, 284 00:15:50,021 --> 00:15:52,021 your best friend instantly becomes 285 00:15:52,021 --> 00:15:53,181 your worst enemy. 286 00:15:54,021 --> 00:15:57,181 Excuse me, gentlemen, duty calls. 287 00:16:01,021 --> 00:16:04,021 Why only a Lieutenant Commander, cousin? 288 00:16:04,021 --> 00:16:07,021 Surely you're capable of grappling 289 00:16:07,021 --> 00:16:08,341 a more senior position? 290 00:16:08,341 --> 00:16:10,021 (Duc de Chartres) If it was up to me 291 00:16:10,021 --> 00:16:13,021 I'd be Grand Admiral of the fleet. 292 00:16:13,021 --> 00:16:17,181 I am the most senior naval officer in this family. 293 00:16:18,021 --> 00:16:19,021 So... 294 00:16:19,021 --> 00:16:21,181 He refused to promote you? 295 00:16:22,021 --> 00:16:24,021 I'm sure he had his reasons. 296 00:16:24,021 --> 00:16:25,981 Perhaps he hasn't forgiven you 297 00:16:25,981 --> 00:16:28,021 for stealing his wife's affections? 298 00:16:28,021 --> 00:16:30,181 Perhaps. 299 00:16:31,021 --> 00:16:34,181 He's reduced me to a worthless appendage. 300 00:16:35,021 --> 00:16:37,181 But... 301 00:16:39,021 --> 00:16:41,181 You do realise, 302 00:16:42,021 --> 00:16:44,021 if he screws up, 303 00:16:44,021 --> 00:16:46,181 we will be the first to benefit. 304 00:16:48,021 --> 00:16:50,021 You have a point, 305 00:16:50,021 --> 00:16:51,181 cousin. 306 00:16:56,021 --> 00:16:58,021 Are you leaving us, Princess? 307 00:16:58,021 --> 00:17:01,181 I'm going to a spa, Mercy. 308 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:04,021 I need to rest. 309 00:17:04,021 --> 00:17:06,181 My nerves can't take any more. 310 00:17:07,021 --> 00:17:09,021 If circumstances change 311 00:17:09,021 --> 00:17:11,021 may I write to you? 312 00:17:11,021 --> 00:17:13,181 I doubt they will. 313 00:17:19,021 --> 00:17:20,181 Take care. 314 00:17:24,021 --> 00:17:26,181 (man) Giddy up! Come on. 315 00:17:27,021 --> 00:17:29,181 (horse neighs) 316 00:17:31,021 --> 00:17:32,181 (knocking on door) 317 00:17:33,021 --> 00:17:34,021 Come in. 318 00:17:34,021 --> 00:17:36,181 (door opens) 319 00:17:38,021 --> 00:17:39,021 Yolande. 320 00:17:39,021 --> 00:17:42,181 (chuckles) What brings you to Paris? 321 00:17:43,021 --> 00:17:45,181 You have an admirer, Fersen. 322 00:17:47,021 --> 00:17:49,021 Thank you. 323 00:17:49,021 --> 00:17:51,181 Make the most of it. 324 00:17:52,021 --> 00:17:53,181 We do. 325 00:17:56,021 --> 00:17:58,181 (door closes) 326 00:18:04,021 --> 00:18:06,021 (Marie Antoinette)Can I tempt you to come 327 00:18:06,021 --> 00:18:09,181 to the Petit Trianon tomorrow night? 328 00:18:10,021 --> 00:18:11,021 Dress warmly. 329 00:18:11,021 --> 00:18:14,181 We love to party under the stars. 330 00:18:15,021 --> 00:18:16,981 - (woman) Prost! - (all) Prost! 331 00:18:16,981 --> 00:18:18,021 (all cheering) 332 00:18:18,021 --> 00:18:20,021 - (man) Again, again! - (all) Again. 333 00:18:20,021 --> 00:18:22,181 One more... 334 00:18:24,021 --> 00:18:26,021 - Prost! - (all) Prost! 335 00:18:26,021 --> 00:18:28,021 Prost! (glass clinks) 336 00:18:28,021 --> 00:18:29,021 (laughs) 337 00:18:29,021 --> 00:18:32,021 Are we expecting anyone else? 338 00:18:32,021 --> 00:18:33,981 Do you think he'll turn up? 339 00:18:33,981 --> 00:18:35,981 He can't turn down an invitation from the Queen. 340 00:18:35,981 --> 00:18:37,981 (chuckles) 341 00:18:37,981 --> 00:18:39,181 I want him to come for me. 342 00:18:40,021 --> 00:18:42,021 I tiptoed to come to Paris. 343 00:18:42,021 --> 00:18:44,181 - (laughs) - Yeah. 344 00:18:45,021 --> 00:18:47,181 (laughs) 345 00:18:50,021 --> 00:18:51,021 Majesty. 346 00:18:51,021 --> 00:18:52,021 (chuckles) 347 00:18:52,021 --> 00:18:54,021 We don't call her that in private. 348 00:18:54,021 --> 00:18:57,181 So what would you like me to call you? 349 00:18:58,021 --> 00:19:00,181 Antoinette. 350 00:19:02,021 --> 00:19:05,021 Welcome to our merry circle, Fersen. 351 00:19:05,021 --> 00:19:06,021 Welcome. 352 00:19:06,021 --> 00:19:07,981 (Yolande) Welcome, Fersen. 353 00:19:07,981 --> 00:19:08,981 (chuckles) 354 00:19:10,021 --> 00:19:13,021 Come on let's play! 355 00:19:13,021 --> 00:19:15,021 Run. 356 00:19:15,021 --> 00:19:17,181 (all cheering and laughing) 357 00:19:27,021 --> 00:19:29,181 No. No! 358 00:19:30,021 --> 00:19:31,021 (squeals) 359 00:19:31,021 --> 00:19:33,181 (man laughing) 360 00:19:56,021 --> 00:19:58,181 - Ah! - (woman chuckling) 361 00:19:58,181 --> 00:19:59,981 - (grunts) - (groans) 362 00:19:59,981 --> 00:20:01,021 - (woman screams) - Oh, my gosh! 363 00:20:01,021 --> 00:20:02,981 You're a maniac. 364 00:20:02,981 --> 00:20:04,021 Sorry. (chuckles) 365 00:20:04,021 --> 00:20:07,181 (Marie Antoinette) Somebody take that away. 366 00:20:08,021 --> 00:20:09,181 Are you all right? 367 00:20:10,021 --> 00:20:11,181 I'm fine, thank you. 368 00:20:12,981 --> 00:20:13,981 (grunts) 369 00:20:13,981 --> 00:20:16,021 Be careful. Her husband doesn't like her 370 00:20:16,021 --> 00:20:19,181 cosying up to impossibly handsome men. 371 00:20:22,021 --> 00:20:23,181 (Fersen coughs) 372 00:20:24,021 --> 00:20:26,021 I'm very sorry. 373 00:20:26,021 --> 00:20:29,181 She's a tricky butterfly to catch. 374 00:20:32,021 --> 00:20:34,021 You can't catch butterflies. 375 00:20:34,021 --> 00:20:36,181 You can only trap them. 376 00:20:38,021 --> 00:20:39,181 Hmm. 377 00:20:40,021 --> 00:20:41,021 (thuds) 378 00:20:41,021 --> 00:20:42,021 The King. 379 00:20:42,021 --> 00:20:44,181 (imperceptible chatter) 380 00:20:47,021 --> 00:20:48,181 (door closes) 381 00:20:58,021 --> 00:21:02,021 One month ago, we recognised the United Provinces of America. 382 00:21:02,021 --> 00:21:04,181 We expected England to retaliate. 383 00:21:05,021 --> 00:21:07,021 And this morning, 384 00:21:07,021 --> 00:21:10,021 an English frigate fired on the Belle Poule. 385 00:21:10,021 --> 00:21:12,181 (all gasp) 386 00:21:13,021 --> 00:21:14,981 I have therefore instructed 387 00:21:14,981 --> 00:21:17,021 Comte d'Orvilliers to launch our fleet. 388 00:21:17,021 --> 00:21:20,021 Our Orleans cousin will command the third squadron. 389 00:21:20,021 --> 00:21:22,981 Ladies and gentlemen, 390 00:21:22,981 --> 00:21:25,181 France and Great Britain are at war. 391 00:21:26,021 --> 00:21:28,181 (applause) 392 00:21:55,021 --> 00:21:57,021 Am I still your favourite? 393 00:21:57,021 --> 00:21:59,021 Who else could take your place? 394 00:21:59,021 --> 00:22:00,021 Oh, you know who. 395 00:22:00,021 --> 00:22:04,181 Don't let him queer my pitch while I'm away. 396 00:22:05,021 --> 00:22:06,021 Impossible. 397 00:22:06,021 --> 00:22:10,021 It would take five Fersens to fill your boots. 398 00:22:10,021 --> 00:22:11,181 Is that all? 399 00:22:12,021 --> 00:22:13,981 I'm relying on you. 400 00:22:13,981 --> 00:22:14,981 (Duc de Chartres) Mmm-hmm. 401 00:22:14,981 --> 00:22:18,021 To deliver the naval victory we're all praying for. 402 00:22:18,021 --> 00:22:21,021 I will press the petals of this rose 403 00:22:21,021 --> 00:22:24,021 between the leaves of my prayer book. 404 00:22:24,021 --> 00:22:27,021 (chuckling) What prayer book? 405 00:22:27,021 --> 00:22:30,181 A kiss for your departing warrior? 406 00:22:40,021 --> 00:22:42,181 Come back to us safely. 407 00:23:16,021 --> 00:23:18,181 Maurepas. 408 00:23:19,021 --> 00:23:22,181 (imperceptible conversation) 409 00:23:27,021 --> 00:23:29,021 (Yolande) Count Mercy. 410 00:23:29,021 --> 00:23:31,181 What a pleasant surprise. 411 00:23:33,021 --> 00:23:34,981 Is that from the Empress? 412 00:23:34,981 --> 00:23:37,021 - May I speak to the Queen? - She's resting. 413 00:23:37,021 --> 00:23:39,021 I'm sure she'll be delighted to talk to you 414 00:23:39,021 --> 00:23:42,181 when she resumes her official duties at the Chateau. 415 00:23:43,021 --> 00:23:45,181 Shall I give it to her? 416 00:23:48,021 --> 00:23:51,021 Please ask the Queen to send for me 417 00:23:51,021 --> 00:23:52,981 when she has read it. 418 00:23:52,981 --> 00:23:54,181 Yes, of course. 419 00:23:58,021 --> 00:24:01,021 (Count Mercy)I have been unable to visit the Queen 420 00:24:01,021 --> 00:24:02,021 at the Petit Trianon, 421 00:24:02,021 --> 00:24:05,021 where she's keeping unsuitable company. 422 00:24:05,021 --> 00:24:09,021 The Countess has assumed an iron grip over her. 423 00:24:09,021 --> 00:24:13,021 The boy King, is making his bid to shine 424 00:24:13,021 --> 00:24:16,181 as brightly as the Sun King. 425 00:24:18,021 --> 00:24:20,021 The war against England 426 00:24:20,021 --> 00:24:23,021 has electrified France. 427 00:24:23,021 --> 00:24:26,021 But no-one in diplomatic circles, 428 00:24:26,021 --> 00:24:28,181 expects him to succeed. 429 00:24:34,021 --> 00:24:35,981 - (Marie Antoinette) Whoo! - Hazard! 430 00:24:35,981 --> 00:24:37,021 - That's a foul. - That's a foul. 431 00:24:37,021 --> 00:24:38,661 Don't be ridiculous. 432 00:24:38,661 --> 00:24:41,181 - (Jules) It's a foul. - No it's not a foul. 433 00:24:43,021 --> 00:24:44,181 Antoinette. 434 00:24:45,021 --> 00:24:47,021 Countess. 435 00:24:47,021 --> 00:24:48,021 Gentlemen. 436 00:24:48,021 --> 00:24:51,181 I, uh, wasn't expecting you. 437 00:24:53,021 --> 00:24:54,181 Come with me. 438 00:24:58,021 --> 00:25:01,021 Where are they heading off to I wonder? 439 00:25:01,021 --> 00:25:03,021 Oh, the nearest bush 440 00:25:03,021 --> 00:25:06,021 - by the looks of things. - (all chuckle) 441 00:25:06,021 --> 00:25:08,181 She doesn't have the balls. 442 00:25:10,021 --> 00:25:12,181 Welcome to the Petit Trianon. 443 00:25:17,021 --> 00:25:20,181 This looks like an English flower market. 444 00:25:24,021 --> 00:25:25,181 Wait, 445 00:25:26,021 --> 00:25:28,181 are you a closet Anglophile? 446 00:25:31,021 --> 00:25:34,181 Don't tell anyone. 447 00:25:35,021 --> 00:25:36,021 So... 448 00:25:36,021 --> 00:25:38,181 Count Fersen. 449 00:25:39,021 --> 00:25:41,021 How do you like my home? 450 00:25:41,021 --> 00:25:44,021 Isn't that quaint, little Chateau over there, your home? 451 00:25:44,021 --> 00:25:48,021 That quaint little Chateau over there is my prison. 452 00:25:48,021 --> 00:25:51,181 This is where I can be me. 453 00:25:53,021 --> 00:25:55,181 Why were you in England? 454 00:25:56,021 --> 00:25:58,021 My father sent me 455 00:25:58,021 --> 00:26:00,181 to sweep an heiress off her feet. 456 00:26:01,021 --> 00:26:03,181 Engaged or married? 457 00:26:05,021 --> 00:26:06,181 Neither. 458 00:26:07,021 --> 00:26:10,021 And never if I can help it. 459 00:26:10,021 --> 00:26:12,181 You don't want to get married? 460 00:26:14,021 --> 00:26:18,021 When I love a woman I want to love her freely. 461 00:26:18,021 --> 00:26:20,021 I don't want to be bound by... 462 00:26:20,021 --> 00:26:21,181 Convention? 463 00:26:27,021 --> 00:26:30,181 I think we should go back inside. 464 00:26:32,021 --> 00:26:34,181 I'm getting cold. 465 00:26:52,021 --> 00:26:54,181 (Louis-Auguste) Are you spying on me? 466 00:26:59,021 --> 00:27:00,981 (Provence) I was... 467 00:27:00,981 --> 00:27:02,021 merely trying to find out 468 00:27:02,021 --> 00:27:05,021 when our ships are going to get smashed up in the channel. 469 00:27:05,021 --> 00:27:08,021 Can't you accept that I might succeed? 470 00:27:08,021 --> 00:27:11,021 There's absolutely no chance of that. 471 00:27:11,021 --> 00:27:12,981 Would it be too much for you 472 00:27:12,981 --> 00:27:15,021 to admit that Father was wrong about me? 473 00:27:15,021 --> 00:27:16,181 You know he was right, 474 00:27:17,021 --> 00:27:18,181 brother. 475 00:27:21,021 --> 00:27:23,181 (all laughing) 476 00:27:32,021 --> 00:27:33,181 (Fersen stumbles) 477 00:27:44,021 --> 00:27:46,181 (clatter) 478 00:27:49,021 --> 00:27:51,181 (Fersen chuckling softly) 479 00:27:52,021 --> 00:27:53,021 (clatters) 480 00:27:53,021 --> 00:27:56,181 (Marie Antoinette chuckles) 481 00:28:23,021 --> 00:28:26,181 (breathing heavily) 482 00:28:52,021 --> 00:28:55,021 Well, boys, you will be overjoyed to hear we have finally 483 00:28:55,021 --> 00:28:57,181 cleared our debts. 484 00:28:58,021 --> 00:28:59,181 What? 485 00:29:00,021 --> 00:29:01,181 Ah! 486 00:29:03,021 --> 00:29:04,981 - We should have asked for more. - (scoffs) 487 00:29:04,981 --> 00:29:06,981 You're so difficult to please, Vaudreuil. 488 00:29:06,981 --> 00:29:10,021 I think it's time we persuaded our hostess 489 00:29:10,021 --> 00:29:12,021 to give us a pension. 490 00:29:12,021 --> 00:29:13,981 The lovely County of Bitche. 491 00:29:13,981 --> 00:29:16,021 Producing a huge annual return. 492 00:29:16,021 --> 00:29:20,021 Leave it to me. I'll talk to Madam. 493 00:29:20,021 --> 00:29:25,181 You... could persuade a nun to part with her chastity belt. 494 00:29:26,021 --> 00:29:28,181 (Yolande) Mmm. 495 00:29:32,021 --> 00:29:33,181 (breathing heavily) 496 00:29:37,021 --> 00:29:38,181 (Yolande moaning) 497 00:29:46,021 --> 00:29:47,181 Thank you. 498 00:29:48,021 --> 00:29:51,021 (Joseph) The Polignac has secured a ridiculous 499 00:29:51,021 --> 00:29:53,021 sum of money from the Privy Purse. 500 00:29:53,021 --> 00:29:57,021 - How much? - (Joseph) 250,000 Livres. 501 00:29:57,021 --> 00:29:58,501 A pure madness! 502 00:29:58,501 --> 00:30:01,021 They say Toinette will make her a Duchess. 503 00:30:01,021 --> 00:30:03,021 How can she be such a fool? 504 00:30:03,021 --> 00:30:04,981 (Joseph) She's not the only one. 505 00:30:04,981 --> 00:30:06,981 Louis has thrust himself into the war between 506 00:30:06,981 --> 00:30:08,021 England and her colonies. 507 00:30:08,021 --> 00:30:10,021 He should be supporting us in Bavaria. 508 00:30:10,021 --> 00:30:14,021 Not stirring up a hornets nest in America. 509 00:30:14,021 --> 00:30:17,021 She has not replied to my letter. 510 00:30:17,021 --> 00:30:18,981 I must write to her again. 511 00:30:18,981 --> 00:30:20,021 To warn her about her friends. 512 00:30:20,021 --> 00:30:22,181 (coughing) 513 00:30:24,021 --> 00:30:26,181 What's the matter with you, Ma? 514 00:30:29,821 --> 00:30:30,981 I'm cold. 515 00:30:30,981 --> 00:30:33,021 Nonsense! It's boiling hot in here. 516 00:30:33,021 --> 00:30:36,181 Get out of bed and breath in some fresh air. 517 00:30:38,021 --> 00:30:40,021 (inhales) 518 00:30:40,021 --> 00:30:42,181 Toinette. 519 00:30:43,021 --> 00:30:45,181 Toinette. 520 00:30:46,021 --> 00:30:48,181 (baby crying) 521 00:30:56,021 --> 00:30:59,021 (shushes) 522 00:30:59,021 --> 00:31:02,181 (softly) Shh, little one. Mumma's here. 523 00:31:03,021 --> 00:31:04,021 Mumma's here. 524 00:31:04,021 --> 00:31:06,181 (baby continues crying) 525 00:31:14,021 --> 00:31:16,021 Mercy, what are you doing here? 526 00:31:16,021 --> 00:31:20,181 I wanted to make sure you received this letter. 527 00:31:21,021 --> 00:31:24,181 I see you've left your telescope behind. 528 00:31:32,021 --> 00:31:36,021 Who told her about Louis's gift to the Polignacs? 529 00:31:36,021 --> 00:31:37,981 It's not hard to find out. 530 00:31:37,981 --> 00:31:39,981 The story is in every European newspaper. 531 00:31:39,981 --> 00:31:43,021 I'm not the child she flung out of the Hofburg ten years ago. 532 00:31:43,021 --> 00:31:45,021 And now that I have my own daughter 533 00:31:45,021 --> 00:31:47,981 I realise she should never have sent me away. 534 00:31:47,981 --> 00:31:50,021 She was acting in your best interests. 535 00:31:50,021 --> 00:31:51,981 (Marie Antoinette) Really? 536 00:31:51,981 --> 00:31:54,021 Because I thought she only acted in her best interests. 537 00:31:54,021 --> 00:31:56,981 (Count Mercy) Don't be so hard on your mother. 538 00:31:56,981 --> 00:31:58,021 She won't always be there for you. 539 00:31:58,021 --> 00:32:01,021 (Marie Antoinette) No-one is going to tell me who 540 00:32:01,021 --> 00:32:05,181 I can or can't be friends with. 541 00:32:07,021 --> 00:32:09,021 (naval officer) We took our position here. 542 00:32:09,021 --> 00:32:11,021 (Louis-Auguste) Yes. West of Ushant. 543 00:32:11,021 --> 00:32:13,021 (naval officer) When they caught sight of us 544 00:32:13,021 --> 00:32:16,181 they set off in hot pursuit. 545 00:32:18,021 --> 00:32:20,021 We aimed our guns 546 00:32:20,021 --> 00:32:23,021 and prepared to engage. 547 00:32:23,021 --> 00:32:24,981 But... 548 00:32:24,981 --> 00:32:27,981 But what? What happened? 549 00:32:27,981 --> 00:32:30,981 - They withdrew. - They withdrew? Why? 550 00:32:30,981 --> 00:32:32,981 They refused to begin the battle at night. 551 00:32:32,981 --> 00:32:34,021 How much longer do we have to wait? 552 00:32:34,021 --> 00:32:36,181 A matter of days, Sire. 553 00:32:37,021 --> 00:32:39,181 (Maurepas snores) 554 00:32:40,021 --> 00:32:42,181 (child giggles) 555 00:32:44,021 --> 00:32:45,981 - Higher? - Yes. 556 00:32:45,981 --> 00:32:48,181 - Whoo! - (laughs) 557 00:32:50,021 --> 00:32:52,021 (Marie Antoinette chuckles) 558 00:32:52,021 --> 00:32:53,021 Look who it is? 559 00:32:53,021 --> 00:32:56,021 Look who came to visit us. 560 00:32:56,021 --> 00:32:58,021 Good afternoon, Madam. 561 00:32:58,021 --> 00:33:00,181 And good afternoon little Madam. 562 00:33:01,021 --> 00:33:03,181 (chuckles) 563 00:33:05,021 --> 00:33:07,181 Have you been ruling the waves? 564 00:33:09,021 --> 00:33:10,181 Not quite. 565 00:33:14,021 --> 00:33:16,021 Provence thinks we can't win the war. 566 00:33:16,021 --> 00:33:18,021 Who cares what Provence thinks? 567 00:33:18,021 --> 00:33:21,181 You can always rely on him to get it wrong. 568 00:33:25,021 --> 00:33:27,181 We're going to win. 569 00:33:28,021 --> 00:33:29,181 I hope so. 570 00:33:42,021 --> 00:33:44,021 You aren't leaving us already, are you? 571 00:33:44,021 --> 00:33:46,181 (Louis-Auguste chuckles) I have to go back. 572 00:33:47,021 --> 00:33:48,021 Work. 573 00:33:48,021 --> 00:33:51,021 Can't I tempt you to a glass of cognac? 574 00:33:51,021 --> 00:33:54,021 I want to thank you for helping my family. 575 00:33:54,021 --> 00:33:56,181 We are so grateful to you. 576 00:33:57,021 --> 00:33:58,021 (baby crying) 577 00:33:58,021 --> 00:34:00,021 You have to sleep now, little one. 578 00:34:00,021 --> 00:34:02,181 Sleep tight. 579 00:34:06,021 --> 00:34:09,021 (Louis-Auguste) The first expedition is nearly ready. 580 00:34:09,021 --> 00:34:12,021 General Rochambeau has begun to recruit his troops. 581 00:34:12,021 --> 00:34:15,181 May I add my name to the list, Sire? 582 00:34:18,021 --> 00:34:22,021 (Louis-Auguste) Rochambeau has been inundated with... 583 00:34:22,021 --> 00:34:23,181 Hey. 584 00:34:39,021 --> 00:34:40,981 (Louis-Auguste) As I was saying, 585 00:34:40,981 --> 00:34:43,021 Rochambeau has been inundated with applications. 586 00:34:43,021 --> 00:34:47,021 All of our French nobles want to fight in America. 587 00:34:47,021 --> 00:34:48,021 So it will be difficult 588 00:34:48,021 --> 00:34:51,181 to secure a commission, Count Fersen. 589 00:35:11,021 --> 00:35:13,181 You know this can't continue. 590 00:35:17,021 --> 00:35:20,181 This is the first time I've felt free, 591 00:35:22,021 --> 00:35:24,181 since I left Austria. 592 00:35:26,021 --> 00:35:27,181 You know, you and I, 593 00:35:29,021 --> 00:35:31,181 we're both outsiders. 594 00:35:37,021 --> 00:35:41,181 Tonight I was reminded that you are the Queen of France. 595 00:35:43,021 --> 00:35:45,181 I wish I could, 596 00:35:46,021 --> 00:35:48,181 forget about her. 597 00:35:53,021 --> 00:35:55,021 Your husband is a good, 598 00:35:55,021 --> 00:35:58,181 kind and honourable man. 599 00:36:00,021 --> 00:36:01,181 Yeah. 600 00:36:04,021 --> 00:36:07,021 We won't do anything to hurt him. 601 00:36:07,021 --> 00:36:08,181 - No. - Mmm-mmm. 602 00:36:09,021 --> 00:36:10,181 Of course not. 603 00:37:04,021 --> 00:37:06,181 (Yolande) It's like a bucking broncho. 604 00:37:07,021 --> 00:37:09,181 It goes up.. 605 00:37:10,021 --> 00:37:12,181 ..and down. (chuckles) 606 00:37:14,021 --> 00:37:17,181 Up... and down. 607 00:37:18,021 --> 00:37:19,981 And up... 608 00:37:19,981 --> 00:37:20,981 Down. 609 00:37:23,021 --> 00:37:26,021 That's what happens when you fall in love. 610 00:37:26,021 --> 00:37:28,021 It's the worst feeling in the world. 611 00:37:28,021 --> 00:37:29,181 (Yolande) And the best. 612 00:37:31,021 --> 00:37:34,021 You have a husband 613 00:37:34,021 --> 00:37:35,981 and a lover. 614 00:37:35,981 --> 00:37:39,021 How do you manage to keep them both... happy? 615 00:37:39,021 --> 00:37:40,181 (both chuckle) 616 00:37:41,021 --> 00:37:44,181 Well whatever they ask me to do I do. 617 00:37:46,021 --> 00:37:47,181 Hmm. 618 00:37:52,021 --> 00:37:53,181 For instance? 619 00:37:55,021 --> 00:37:56,181 For instance. 620 00:37:57,021 --> 00:38:00,021 They have set their hearts on the County of Bitche. 621 00:38:00,021 --> 00:38:03,021 Now I know it's outrageously extravagant, 622 00:38:03,021 --> 00:38:06,181 but I said I'd mention it to you. 623 00:38:09,021 --> 00:38:11,181 It is outrageous, you are right. 624 00:38:14,021 --> 00:38:15,981 They should be satisfied 625 00:38:15,981 --> 00:38:19,021 with the gift they have just received 626 00:38:19,021 --> 00:38:21,181 from Louis. 627 00:38:34,021 --> 00:38:36,021 (Vaudreuil)Who helped her to entertain 628 00:38:36,021 --> 00:38:37,981 the Swede behind everyone's back? 629 00:38:37,981 --> 00:38:39,021 She owes us big time. 630 00:38:39,021 --> 00:38:41,021 (Jules) She'll come around. 631 00:38:41,021 --> 00:38:43,181 (Vaudreuil) Well, 632 00:38:44,021 --> 00:38:48,021 ..if she doesn't, we will have to pack our bags. 633 00:38:48,021 --> 00:38:51,181 - Get the hell out of here! - (chuckles) 634 00:38:52,021 --> 00:38:55,021 Isn't this charming little chocolate box to your taste? 635 00:38:55,021 --> 00:38:58,021 (Vaudreuil) It's making me feel sick. 636 00:38:58,021 --> 00:39:01,021 Well, don't worry. 637 00:39:01,021 --> 00:39:03,021 If she won't play ball, 638 00:39:03,021 --> 00:39:06,021 I'll go straight to her husband. 639 00:39:06,021 --> 00:39:07,181 (clack) 640 00:39:09,021 --> 00:39:10,181 (clack) 641 00:39:16,021 --> 00:39:17,981 What are you doing here, Chartres? 642 00:39:17,981 --> 00:39:20,021 I thought this was Antoinette's bedchamber? 643 00:39:20,021 --> 00:39:22,981 - (Yolande) We swapped. - Well, where is she? 644 00:39:22,981 --> 00:39:25,021 In the attic. Why, why don't you come back in the morning? 645 00:39:25,021 --> 00:39:27,181 I have to speak to her now. 646 00:39:37,021 --> 00:39:40,021 - We won. - We won? 647 00:39:40,021 --> 00:39:44,021 We beat the living daylights out of them. 648 00:39:44,021 --> 00:39:47,021 - We won! - (both laugh) 649 00:39:47,021 --> 00:39:49,181 (Marie Antoinette squeals) 650 00:39:50,021 --> 00:39:53,181 - Have you told Louis? - No, I wanted to tell you first. 651 00:39:54,021 --> 00:39:57,021 - Let's not play any more games. - No, stop it. 652 00:39:57,021 --> 00:39:59,021 - I can't. - You must. 653 00:39:59,021 --> 00:40:01,021 I'm mad about you. 654 00:40:01,021 --> 00:40:04,181 - Stop this now. - Don't you understand? 655 00:40:05,021 --> 00:40:07,021 I'm in love with you. 656 00:40:07,021 --> 00:40:08,181 (chuckles) 657 00:40:10,021 --> 00:40:12,021 - Oh! - Don't laugh at me. 658 00:40:12,021 --> 00:40:15,021 (gasps) 659 00:40:15,021 --> 00:40:17,181 You belong to me. 660 00:40:21,021 --> 00:40:24,021 (struggling) Let me go. 661 00:40:24,021 --> 00:40:26,181 (breathing heavily) 662 00:40:27,021 --> 00:40:28,181 I will never let you go. 663 00:40:43,021 --> 00:40:46,181 Lamballe was right about him. 664 00:40:51,021 --> 00:40:54,181 (ominous music playing) 665 00:41:03,021 --> 00:41:05,021 - (bang) - (clatter) 666 00:41:05,021 --> 00:41:09,021 Louis has scored a dazzling victory over England. 667 00:41:09,021 --> 00:41:13,181 Your advice has proved to be as useless as you are. 668 00:41:25,021 --> 00:41:26,181 Jump in. 669 00:41:27,021 --> 00:41:29,021 Let's see if you can give me a tenth 670 00:41:29,021 --> 00:41:32,181 of the pleasure that she delivers. 671 00:41:43,021 --> 00:41:45,181 (applause) 672 00:42:06,021 --> 00:42:07,021 Please, Maurepas. 673 00:42:07,021 --> 00:42:09,181 (Maurepas) Congratulations, Your Majesty. 674 00:42:17,021 --> 00:42:20,021 (imperceptible conversation) 675 00:42:20,021 --> 00:42:21,181 Thank you. 676 00:42:35,021 --> 00:42:38,181 (imperceptible conversation) 677 00:42:55,021 --> 00:42:57,021 (Joseph) I take my hat off to Louis. 678 00:42:57,021 --> 00:43:00,021 The whole of France is celebrating his triumph 679 00:43:00,021 --> 00:43:02,021 in the English channel. 680 00:43:02,021 --> 00:43:04,181 Has she replied to my letter? 681 00:43:07,021 --> 00:43:10,181 Mercy says she will write to you, Ma. 682 00:43:15,021 --> 00:43:17,181 She's punishing me. 683 00:43:18,021 --> 00:43:21,181 I have been a bad mother. 684 00:43:24,021 --> 00:43:27,181 You have been a great ruler, Ma. 685 00:43:34,021 --> 00:43:38,181 Where is the King? I need to speak to him now. 686 00:43:41,021 --> 00:43:42,981 Are you sure about this? 687 00:43:42,981 --> 00:43:44,181 Come and see for yourself. 688 00:43:48,021 --> 00:43:52,021 (d'Orvilliers) The charges against you are egregious. 689 00:43:52,021 --> 00:43:55,021 Failure to obey my order to engage the enemy. 690 00:43:55,021 --> 00:43:56,981 I misread your signal. 691 00:43:56,981 --> 00:43:58,981 Fleeing the Saint Esprit mid-battle. 692 00:43:58,981 --> 00:44:00,021 We had already won. 693 00:44:00,021 --> 00:44:03,021 The King appointed you to command the last squadron. 694 00:44:03,021 --> 00:44:06,981 Not to quit your post and run off to Versailles. 695 00:44:06,981 --> 00:44:09,181 I didn't quit. The battle was over. 696 00:44:10,021 --> 00:44:12,021 I came back to announce the victory 697 00:44:12,021 --> 00:44:14,181 to the only person who mattered. 698 00:44:14,181 --> 00:44:18,021 If you had stayed, you could have knocked out their ships at the rear. 699 00:44:18,021 --> 00:44:21,021 And our victory would not just have been a triumph, 700 00:44:21,021 --> 00:44:24,021 it would have been crowned in glory. 701 00:44:24,021 --> 00:44:25,981 I can only conclude, 702 00:44:25,981 --> 00:44:27,981 it was a deliberate ploy on your part. 703 00:44:27,981 --> 00:44:29,981 What do you mean by that? 704 00:44:29,981 --> 00:44:31,981 Comte d'Orvilliers has reached the conclusion 705 00:44:31,981 --> 00:44:33,981 that you are a traitor, Monseigneur. 706 00:44:33,981 --> 00:44:35,981 (d'Orvilliers) Did your friendship to England 707 00:44:35,981 --> 00:44:37,181 outweigh your loyalty to France? 708 00:44:38,021 --> 00:44:40,021 Is this about us? 709 00:44:40,021 --> 00:44:42,021 It's got nothing to do with me. 710 00:44:42,021 --> 00:44:44,181 (Duc de Chartres) Then why are you here? 711 00:44:46,021 --> 00:44:48,021 I wanted to see your face, 712 00:44:48,021 --> 00:44:52,021 when you were accused of betraying your country. 713 00:44:52,021 --> 00:44:54,021 I'm not the traitor. 714 00:44:54,021 --> 00:44:56,021 I have no choice but to dismiss you from 715 00:44:56,021 --> 00:44:59,181 the Navy and order you to leave Versailles. 716 00:45:12,021 --> 00:45:15,181 (Duc de Chartres) You will both regret this. 717 00:45:28,021 --> 00:45:29,981 (Provence) Will you go to Paris? 718 00:45:29,981 --> 00:45:31,021 (Duc de Chartres) I can't. 719 00:45:31,021 --> 00:45:35,181 He has banned me from coming within 50 miles of the Chateau. 720 00:45:36,021 --> 00:45:38,021 (Provence) His luck can't last. 721 00:45:38,021 --> 00:45:40,181 (Duc de Chartres) Neither can hers. 722 00:45:41,021 --> 00:45:44,181 I'm glad you've finally seen the light, cousin. 723 00:45:45,021 --> 00:45:47,021 Keep in touch. 724 00:45:47,021 --> 00:45:49,181 (Duc de Chartres) You too. 725 00:45:50,021 --> 00:45:52,181 (Provence) Oh, I will. 726 00:46:00,021 --> 00:46:03,021 (Louis-Auguste)I have banished Chartres from Versailles. 727 00:46:03,021 --> 00:46:06,181 I will dispatch Fersen to America. 728 00:46:08,021 --> 00:46:11,181 Then, she will come back to me. 729 00:46:16,021 --> 00:46:17,981 Majesties. 730 00:46:17,981 --> 00:46:18,981 I have brought Mr Franklin 731 00:46:18,981 --> 00:46:22,981 to inspect the troops before you leave for America. 732 00:46:22,981 --> 00:46:24,981 - General Rochambeau. - (Rochambeau) Mr Franklin. 733 00:46:24,981 --> 00:46:26,821 It's an honour to be fighting 734 00:46:26,821 --> 00:46:28,021 for the United States. 735 00:46:28,021 --> 00:46:32,021 This is Count Fersen, my aide-de-camp, 736 00:46:32,021 --> 00:46:35,021 thanks to you, Sire. 737 00:46:35,021 --> 00:46:36,181 Thank you, Sire. 738 00:46:43,021 --> 00:46:45,021 Majesty. 739 00:46:45,021 --> 00:46:49,181 I'm sorry to see you go, Count Fersen. 740 00:48:03,021 --> 00:48:05,181 (Marie Antoinette) Mama. 741 00:48:34,021 --> 00:48:36,181 (crying) 742 00:48:39,021 --> 00:48:41,181 (Marie Antoinette crying) No. 743 00:48:52,021 --> 00:48:55,181 (breathing heavily) 744 00:51:12,021 --> 00:51:15,181 Subtitles by accessibility@itv.com