1 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:23,950 Europe at the close of the 18th century. 2 00:00:24,120 --> 00:00:28,910 The nobility rules by oppression, supported by strong religious forces. 3 00:00:29,080 --> 00:00:31,548 But the winds of change are blowing ... 4 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:34,712 Across the continent intellectuals and freethinkers - 5 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:36,632 demand reforms and freedom for the people. 6 00:00:36,800 --> 00:00:41,669 It is the age of the Enlightenment. 7 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:54,672 I'm trying to remember him. 8 00:00:55,720 --> 00:00:57,711 Johann. 9 00:01:00,600 --> 00:01:04,195 I have to tell you about him. About us. 10 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:08,870 Why we did the things we did. 11 00:01:18,240 --> 00:01:23,439 A Royal Affair 12 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:33,558 My beloved children, you do not know me. 13 00:01:33,720 --> 00:01:36,837 But I am your mother. 14 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:39,514 Perhaps you have never forgiven me. 15 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:43,468 Perhaps you hate me. I hope not. 16 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:48,635 I now know that I will never see you again. 17 00:01:48,800 --> 00:01:53,954 I am writing to tell you the truth, before it is too late. 18 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:05,634 ENGLAND 1766 Nine years earlier 19 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:11,398 I was officially wed to your father, King Christian VII - 20 00:02:11,560 --> 00:02:14,313 - before even meeting him. 21 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:19,156 Even though I had never left England, I was now the Queen of Denmark. 22 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:22,710 A new life and an entirely new language. 23 00:02:22,880 --> 00:02:24,871 'Good afternoon'. 24 00:02:27,160 --> 00:02:30,232 'Shall we go for a stroll in the park?' 25 00:02:31,520 --> 00:02:36,878 I had prepared and longed for this day ever since I was a little girl. 26 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:43,237 To be Queen of an exotic country - 27 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:47,598 - and honour and love my husband unconditionally. 28 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:54,596 Christian was said to be charming, interested in art and literature - 29 00:02:54,760 --> 00:03:00,039 - and even fond of acting. I could not imagine a more perfect husband. 30 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:43,232 Denmark 31 00:04:28,960 --> 00:04:33,317 Your Majesty. Louise von Plessen, your lady-in-waiting. 32 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:36,756 This is Reventlow, his Majesty's private tutor. 33 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:39,753 Welcome, Your Majesty. 34 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:42,912 Would you like to meet the King? 35 00:05:50,680 --> 00:05:52,671 Your Majesty. 36 00:07:32,280 --> 00:07:34,748 Gourmand! There you are, old boy! 37 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:36,797 There you are! 38 00:07:36,960 --> 00:07:39,474 Did you miss, daddy? 39 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:42,313 Did you miss, daddy? 40 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:03,632 Your Royal Highness, please concentrate. 41 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:08,793 Why? I will never have any use for it. 42 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:30,993 When will I see Christian again? - His Majesty will attend the banquet. 43 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,879 Do you know where my books are? 44 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:37,953 The court is reviewing them. Some will be shipped back to England. 45 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:42,109 Why? 46 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:45,875 Many of your books are under Danish censorship. 47 00:08:48,640 --> 00:08:50,631 I apologize. 48 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:53,950 I didn't know. - That's quite alright. 49 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:58,033 We will find something else for you to read. 50 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:07,749 Minister Bernstorff. He's the most powerful man here. 51 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:09,797 Minister Warberg. 52 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:14,556 Stay away from him, if you can. He has a very distinct odour. 53 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:33,031 That must be the King's stepmother. - Queen Dowager Juliane Marie. 54 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:36,397 And the Majesty's half-brother, the heir presumptive. 55 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:39,870 Neither she nor her son are popular with the people. 56 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:42,474 Why not? 57 00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:46,838 His Majesty doesn't regard them as part of the family. 58 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:52,120 The Danish people have always had a sixth sense about these things. 59 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:11,196 You were so far away. 60 00:10:14,680 --> 00:10:18,514 You have a flair for drama, my dear Queen. 61 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:22,912 Will you come to my chambers after tonight's program? 62 00:10:36,480 --> 00:10:42,919 "Come, let's away to prison. We two alone will sing like birds in a cage." 63 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:23,231 She's enchanting. And so talented. 64 00:11:23,400 --> 00:11:25,391 Yes. Thank you. 65 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:28,279 The nobility is captivated by her. 66 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:32,672 They seem to think she's needed. - Really? Why? 67 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:38,312 Many of them are saying she is just what Denmark needs. 68 00:11:38,480 --> 00:11:42,029 A true artistic soul on the throne. 69 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:07,431 Thank you, that is quite enough! 70 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:12,198 What? 71 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:14,157 What? 72 00:12:14,320 --> 00:12:17,630 That insufferable noise is giving me a headache! 73 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:22,432 Come on. 74 00:12:22,600 --> 00:12:26,718 Move your fat little thighs and have a seat. 75 00:12:26,880 --> 00:12:28,871 Go on! 76 00:12:53,000 --> 00:12:57,039 The King is here to visit the Queen as per agreement. 77 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:59,873 It'll be fine. 78 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:22,473 Yes ... 79 00:13:47,920 --> 00:13:49,717 Yes ... 80 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:57,757 Yes. 81 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:31,190 I'm sorry. 82 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:43,199 Don't steal my light. 83 00:14:47,080 --> 00:14:49,799 What do you mean? 84 00:14:52,080 --> 00:14:54,992 Take off your clothes and lie down. 85 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:23,832 "Oh, how I have sweated and slaved ... 86 00:15:24,960 --> 00:15:29,158 ... and yet nothing accomplished." 87 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:33,791 I wish I'd had the strength to forgive Christian's behavior. 88 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:37,509 "Someone to spare Man the fear of God. 89 00:15:39,320 --> 00:15:40,912 Such a ..." 90 00:15:41,080 --> 00:15:44,629 But I was too young to understand how sick and tormented he was. 91 00:15:46,360 --> 00:15:48,271 All I could think about was - 92 00:15:48,440 --> 00:15:52,638 - that I had to spend the rest of my life with him. 93 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:58,872 I began hating him for it. 94 00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:09,914 In the eyes of the Court, I was soon blessed. 95 00:16:10,080 --> 00:16:12,992 You were on your way, Frederik. 96 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:17,436 His Majesty wishes to visit the Queen's chambers. 97 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:20,831 I'm sorry, we've just begun another game of chess. 98 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:24,231 This has been going on for weeks. What is she thinking? 99 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:27,039 Having fulfilled my main obligation as queen - 100 00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:30,192 - I saw no reason to maintain the facade. 101 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:34,993 I would pay dearly for that. 102 00:16:39,120 --> 00:16:40,997 Christian, stop! 103 00:16:41,160 --> 00:16:44,596 I never want to see your ugly face again! 104 00:16:44,760 --> 00:16:47,638 You're fired, cow! 105 00:17:08,520 --> 00:17:10,715 There, there. Relax. 106 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:14,759 A true queen delivers in silence and with dignity. 107 00:17:32,080 --> 00:17:33,718 He has stomach pains. 108 00:17:36,680 --> 00:17:39,433 I'm going on a tour of Europe. 109 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:42,353 I'll be gone for at least a year. 110 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:46,229 Do you think it matters to me whether you're here or not? 111 00:17:49,720 --> 00:17:54,350 This was my life. My fate. 112 00:17:54,520 --> 00:17:57,876 I had resigned myself to it. 113 00:17:58,080 --> 00:18:02,312 Or rather ... it could have been my life. 114 00:18:03,840 --> 00:18:07,594 Altona, a Danish colony in Germany 1768 115 00:18:07,760 --> 00:18:10,991 Do you know where I can find the hospital? 116 00:18:12,200 --> 00:18:13,918 Thanks a lot. 117 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:23,592 Excuse me, is Doctor Struensee here? 118 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:30,793 Johann Struensee? - Who's asking? 119 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:36,557 Count Rantzau requests that you attend to him immediately. 120 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:40,679 Count Rantzau? Are you sure you have the right Struensee? 121 00:18:40,840 --> 00:18:45,709 I am not to return without you. - A count is calling. Better get going. 122 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:50,959 What do you think? Should I abandon my bleeding patient for some count? 123 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:54,954 Maybe he will pay you. That would be nice for a change. 124 00:18:56,440 --> 00:19:01,639 What the hell is wrong with it? - Could you hold it for a second? 125 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:12,397 You're a bit of a mystery, Struensee. 126 00:19:12,560 --> 00:19:17,270 Your father is one of Germany's most conservative priests - 127 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:24,391 and yet you insist on publishing praises to the French freethinkers. 128 00:19:24,560 --> 00:19:28,758 If you hadn't written them anonymously, you'd be in prison. 129 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:38,116 Well written. Quite Voltaire-inspired. 130 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:41,955 Don't worry. You're among friends. 131 00:19:44,240 --> 00:19:46,470 You've been using it too much. 132 00:19:47,440 --> 00:19:51,672 But I'm sure your many lady friends are quite content. 133 00:19:51,840 --> 00:19:53,717 Yeah, right. - I like him. 134 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:55,438 Am I done? 135 00:19:55,600 --> 00:19:58,398 Struensee, how would you like a new position? 136 00:19:59,960 --> 00:20:02,110 What position is that? 137 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:05,397 The King's personal physician. 138 00:20:06,840 --> 00:20:11,231 Believe it or not, Brandt and I were at the very top of the Court. 139 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:17,270 High enough to be sniffing the chaste minister wives between the legs. 140 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:21,877 When King Frederik died, Bernstorff removed the ones he didn't like. 141 00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:24,793 So here we are in the world's asshole. 142 00:20:24,960 --> 00:20:29,192 Sorry about that. - We miss life at Court. 143 00:20:31,320 --> 00:20:35,757 The King is in Hamburg right now on his grand tour of Europe. 144 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:40,356 But they're stuck. He's too ill to continue. 145 00:20:42,080 --> 00:20:45,390 What's wrong with him? 146 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:53,318 The Court is now searching for a personal physician - 147 00:20:53,480 --> 00:20:57,598 to take care of the King on the rest of his journey. 148 00:20:59,880 --> 00:21:04,829 We could get your name onto the list of candidates. 149 00:21:06,680 --> 00:21:10,116 You'd definitely need a new suit. 150 00:21:10,280 --> 00:21:13,511 They would never let me near the King. 151 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:17,036 Why not? - I'm a small-town doctor. 152 00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:20,875 And you had no trouble uncovering that I'm a man of the Enlightenment. 153 00:21:21,040 --> 00:21:23,918 So are we! - I am. Rantzau just thinks he is. 154 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:28,596 Just don't talk about it at Court. Keep mentioning your father, the priest. 155 00:21:28,760 --> 00:21:31,877 The Court loves that crap. 156 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:38,192 And in the unlikely event that I get the job? What then? 157 00:21:38,360 --> 00:21:42,831 You use your position to get Brandt and me back into the inner circle. 158 00:21:49,440 --> 00:21:54,468 What does a personal physician do? Blow the King's nose or ...? 159 00:21:54,640 --> 00:21:58,269 Lick his feet, wipe his ass. Who cares? It's the King! 160 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:55,755 No! No! 161 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:58,354 I don't want to! 162 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:08,795 Johann Struensee? 163 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:19,032 You may have heard that the King has certain ... moods. 164 00:23:19,200 --> 00:23:21,794 Only rumours. Do you have a theory? 165 00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:24,235 He's been difficult since childhood. 166 00:23:24,400 --> 00:23:29,838 But I think most of his problems stem from excessive masturbation. 167 00:23:31,000 --> 00:23:33,673 You may enter. 168 00:23:46,680 --> 00:23:50,389 Your Majesty, my name is ... - I don't need a doctor! 169 00:23:54,080 --> 00:23:57,197 The Court thinks you need a doctor. 170 00:23:59,240 --> 00:24:01,595 Do you have any idea why? 171 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:05,595 I like to drink. 172 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:10,788 I like hookers with big breasts, and I like fighting. 173 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:14,996 What's wrong with that? 174 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:19,638 I am King! 175 00:24:34,120 --> 00:24:37,157 What if you weren't King. What would make you happy? 176 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:45,675 "To sleep, perchance to dream." 177 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:55,110 "Often expectation fails and most often there, where most it promises." 178 00:25:00,640 --> 00:25:04,394 "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." 179 00:25:07,960 --> 00:25:11,953 "They have their exits and their entrances - 180 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:15,237 and one man in his time plays many parts." 181 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:21,919 "What a piece of work is a man." 182 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:27,200 "There's something rotten in the ..." - I don't like that one. Pick another. 183 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:29,271 Come! 184 00:25:31,320 --> 00:25:33,151 A horse ... 185 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:36,232 "My kingdom for a horse." 186 00:25:36,400 --> 00:25:40,154 "The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together." 187 00:25:45,440 --> 00:25:50,116 COPENHAGEN, 1769 188 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:54,318 Your Majesty, there's a slight confusion about - 189 00:25:54,480 --> 00:25:56,994 when and where the French tenor will sing. 190 00:25:57,200 --> 00:26:02,877 In the dining hall, following dessert. But wait until the tables are cleared. 191 00:26:03,040 --> 00:26:06,032 Is everyone by the main stairs? - Shortly, Your Majesty. 192 00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:08,919 Then we'll call upon You and the ministers. 193 00:26:09,080 --> 00:26:11,833 That was all, Your Majesty. 194 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:14,514 Lord Chamberlain ... 195 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:21,517 Did you remember Gourmand? - The dog. Thank you, Your Majesty. 196 00:26:53,240 --> 00:26:55,356 Your Majesty. 197 00:26:58,280 --> 00:27:00,589 Where is the people? 198 00:27:03,360 --> 00:27:06,113 Is there no one to cheer the return of the King? 199 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:09,750 We thought Your Majesty would be tired from the long journey. 200 00:27:09,920 --> 00:27:12,832 I want to be greeted by my people. Get them. 201 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:18,628 Get the people here now! Otherwise I'll jump in the canal. 202 00:27:20,520 --> 00:27:22,909 Do you hear me? I'll jump in the canal! 203 00:27:23,080 --> 00:27:27,232 A splendid idea, Your Majesty. A nice swim in the canal would do You good. 204 00:27:27,400 --> 00:27:29,595 Aha. 205 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:33,594 You really think so? - Absolutely. 206 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:36,877 Shall we? 207 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:39,998 A little later, perhaps. Come. 208 00:27:43,200 --> 00:27:46,556 Can you believe that His Majesty has terminated Reventlow. 209 00:27:46,720 --> 00:27:50,190 The tutor who's been with him since he was a child. 210 00:27:50,360 --> 00:27:53,079 I think the new physician is a bad influence. 211 00:27:53,240 --> 00:27:57,438 He is said to be an amoral libertine, who drags His Majesty to whore ... 212 00:28:00,120 --> 00:28:03,556 Are you not spending the evening with the King? 213 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:07,110 He is giving Doctor Struensee a tour of the castle. 214 00:28:17,160 --> 00:28:20,630 Struensee! You follow politics, right? - It happens. 215 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:24,998 You must join me in the council today, or I shall be terribly bored. 216 00:28:27,280 --> 00:28:31,114 It is a rather harmless satire, Mr. Guldberg. 217 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:34,989 To call satire that mocks the nobility 'harmless' is unfortunate. 218 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:39,472 What is next. The Court? The King? The Church? 219 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:42,438 I am not inclined to put anyone in prison for a poem about - 220 00:28:42,600 --> 00:28:45,319 the size of a nobleman's derrière. 221 00:28:45,480 --> 00:28:49,871 A fine and a year's ban on publishing will suffice. 222 00:28:56,360 --> 00:29:00,035 He has spent his apanage for the entire year in only 4 months. 223 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:02,509 He will not leave us alone till we respond. 224 00:29:04,680 --> 00:29:08,468 As the letter shows, she was quite pleased and asked us to give - 225 00:29:08,640 --> 00:29:11,234 the Russian delegate a token of our appreciation. 226 00:29:11,400 --> 00:29:15,552 ... extensive acreage which is a forest area ... 227 00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:18,393 If we don't, the people may ... 228 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:23,315 ... cannot allow primitive pirates to humiliate our fleet. 229 00:29:23,480 --> 00:29:25,710 ... 15 per tonnage. 230 00:29:25,880 --> 00:29:29,555 What is it? - Just sign it, Your Majesty. 231 00:29:29,720 --> 00:29:32,632 ... agricultural reform is ... 232 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:35,997 ... strikers to be thrown in ... 233 00:29:36,160 --> 00:29:39,789 ... and our naval officers. We have reached a decision. 234 00:29:47,320 --> 00:29:50,357 They all think I'm crazy. 235 00:29:54,520 --> 00:29:55,873 Hi! 236 00:29:58,600 --> 00:30:02,229 What the hell is going on, why haven't we heard from you? 237 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:04,914 It's good to see you too, Rantzau. Brandt. 238 00:30:05,080 --> 00:30:08,152 So, now we use first names? What the hell are we doing here? 239 00:30:08,320 --> 00:30:12,154 Aren't we good enough for Court? - Come on in. 240 00:30:20,120 --> 00:30:22,554 Rantzau! Brandt! 241 00:30:25,880 --> 00:30:30,590 Your Majesty. - I missed you. Welcome home. 242 00:30:47,520 --> 00:30:50,034 Why does Copenhagen reek of shit? 243 00:30:50,200 --> 00:30:53,749 Shit, shit, shit ... I have the smell of shit in my nose, shit on my shoes. 244 00:30:53,920 --> 00:30:57,629 I am the King of Shitty Town. 245 00:30:57,800 --> 00:31:01,679 Your Majesty, have a drink with us. 246 00:31:01,840 --> 00:31:06,152 Do you find it appropriate to visit whorehouses and drink every night? 247 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:08,675 For everyone to see. 248 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:14,276 Your Majesty, the people don't mind. - I'm not interested in your opinion. 249 00:31:14,440 --> 00:31:16,032 Christian? 250 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:21,149 I apologize, Mother. 251 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:36,352 Why did I have to end up with that boring cow? 252 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:41,469 The world is full of princesses, and I got stuck with the grumpy one. 253 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:44,393 When she's not playing Queen, she's in her room sleeping. 254 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:47,279 Perhaps she's ill? 255 00:31:49,000 --> 00:31:53,232 Of course! She must be ill. No one can be that boring. 256 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:57,871 Attend to her, Struensee. - I don't think the Queen likes me. 257 00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:01,510 But one of your Court doctors ... - No, no. It has to be you. 258 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:04,478 Make her fun. I want a fun queen. 259 00:32:05,440 --> 00:32:07,954 I'll send her to your chambers. 260 00:32:17,040 --> 00:32:21,511 I find nothing wrong, Your Majesty. - I could have told you that. 261 00:32:21,680 --> 00:32:24,831 It is your spirits. 262 00:32:25,000 --> 00:32:28,515 Pardon? - Your mood. 263 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:32,832 You're in a bad mood. Do you get enough fresh air? 264 00:32:34,400 --> 00:32:40,111 And hobbies? I hear you're an accomplished pianist. 265 00:32:40,280 --> 00:32:44,512 You heard wrong. Are we done? 266 00:32:44,680 --> 00:32:48,116 I will recommend to the Court that we move to the summer residence. 267 00:32:56,320 --> 00:32:59,471 With your approval, of course. 268 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:06,592 Rousseau. 269 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:17,436 "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in shackles." 270 00:33:25,040 --> 00:33:27,554 May I borrow this? 271 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:43,154 Holstein, Germany 272 00:33:56,520 --> 00:33:59,318 The loser gets thrown in the water! 273 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:02,272 No! 274 00:34:04,120 --> 00:34:07,749 Yes! King Christian the 7th, Ladies and Gentlemen. 275 00:34:26,680 --> 00:34:30,070 I hear there's a smallpox epidemic coming in Copenhagen. 276 00:34:30,240 --> 00:34:34,119 What do you say, Struensee? - Let's hope it's a small one. 277 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:50,910 You've charmed our entire nobility, Struensee. 278 00:34:51,080 --> 00:34:54,231 Perhaps we should acquire more? 279 00:35:01,840 --> 00:35:05,355 You have an interesting book collection. 280 00:35:05,520 --> 00:35:10,230 One day you have to tell me how you got it into the castle. 281 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:18,594 Do You ride, Your Majesty? 282 00:35:19,960 --> 00:35:22,394 Not if I can help it. 283 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:26,394 It feels so ... clumsy. 284 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:29,836 That is because You use side-saddle. 285 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:49,632 As Your new physician, I'd hate for You to get ill, Your Highness. 286 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:57,117 It reminds me of England. 287 00:37:37,840 --> 00:37:40,400 Locke and Voltaire are excellent. 288 00:37:40,560 --> 00:37:45,918 But some of the Enlightenment's ideas are a bit extreme, don't you think? 289 00:37:46,080 --> 00:37:50,596 Rousseau's notion of abandoning civilization and living in trees. 290 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:54,958 He knows it's not actually possible. - But still. 291 00:37:55,120 --> 00:37:59,989 I agree that some of society's norms prevent people from living their lives. 292 00:38:00,160 --> 00:38:01,752 How so? 293 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:07,199 Religion. Marriage. Anything that takes away from personal freedom. 294 00:38:07,360 --> 00:38:10,113 Don't have children, Struensee. 295 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:13,190 I hadn't planned to. 296 00:38:15,800 --> 00:38:18,155 So what do you want? 297 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:21,998 I want to travel the world, Your Majesty - 298 00:38:22,160 --> 00:38:25,391 and see places you only read about. 299 00:38:27,080 --> 00:38:29,958 That sounds like a good life. 300 00:38:37,160 --> 00:38:39,799 What is that? - A wooden horse. 301 00:38:45,320 --> 00:38:47,311 Don't be afraid. 302 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:50,232 Don't ... 303 00:38:58,080 --> 00:39:01,038 Is he dead? - Yes. 304 00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:10,757 He was punished by his master. 305 00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:19,116 Why was this done to him? 306 00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:23,518 Why? 307 00:39:25,120 --> 00:39:29,079 I don't know. Perhaps he stole something or was in the wrong place. 308 00:39:29,240 --> 00:39:33,153 But someone thought he should be tortured to death for it. 309 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:39,479 There's nothing we can do. 310 00:39:39,640 --> 00:39:42,871 The Court owns estates in this area. 311 00:39:43,040 --> 00:39:47,079 These peasants probably belong to someone we know. 312 00:40:08,560 --> 00:40:11,313 Brandt, have you seen Struensee? 313 00:40:11,480 --> 00:40:16,315 Yes, he returned to Copenhagen. Something about a smallpox epidemic. 314 00:40:21,800 --> 00:40:25,998 Copenhagen, 1769 I don't know what to do. We don't have enough room. 315 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:31,196 How many dead? - Almost 20 today. 316 00:40:51,320 --> 00:40:54,596 Who's he? I've seen him before. 317 00:40:54,760 --> 00:40:57,718 He's a servant at the castle, Doctor. 318 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:02,075 You're out of your mind, Struensee. 319 00:41:02,240 --> 00:41:04,708 Experimenting on the people is one thing - 320 00:41:04,880 --> 00:41:08,589 but to risk the Crown Prince's life? 321 00:41:08,760 --> 00:41:15,233 I am trying to safeguard his life. - What is he even doing out there? 322 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:18,995 His Majesty's personal physician has no business roaming city hospitals. 323 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:24,518 More than 700 people have died. Most of them children. 324 00:41:24,680 --> 00:41:29,196 Today the epidemic crossed the canals and reached Christiansborg. 325 00:41:29,360 --> 00:41:32,193 Have you previously tested this inoculation? 326 00:41:32,360 --> 00:41:36,069 Yes. On myself as well. - What is the survival rate. 327 00:41:37,320 --> 00:41:41,359 There's always some risk ... - 'Some risk'! 328 00:41:41,520 --> 00:41:45,877 But if it goes well, and I'm confident that it will, he will be immune. 329 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:50,397 The Crown Prince is the heir to the throne! He's protected by God! 330 00:41:50,560 --> 00:41:55,031 A smallpox epidemic is not picky. It kills both kings and queens. 331 00:41:55,200 --> 00:41:57,634 As you very well know. 332 00:41:59,200 --> 00:42:01,555 Your Majesty? 333 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:40,639 Mother, can we please leave? 334 00:42:43,760 --> 00:42:47,992 Now we wait. - Dear Struensee, come sit with us. 335 00:43:24,520 --> 00:43:27,910 The inoculation was a success. 336 00:43:28,080 --> 00:43:30,275 Thank you, God. 337 00:43:30,440 --> 00:43:33,352 God has nothing to do with this. 338 00:43:36,920 --> 00:43:39,275 How many lives could your method save? 339 00:43:39,440 --> 00:43:42,512 Most of them. If it's done right. 340 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:46,833 Then what are we waiting for? 341 00:43:48,360 --> 00:43:51,989 Are you mocking me? - No. But I'm not the one to ask. 342 00:43:54,160 --> 00:43:57,630 Her Highness proposes that the Court administers - 343 00:43:57,800 --> 00:44:02,476 an extensive smallpox inoculation at the city's hospitals. 344 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:05,950 We looked into it, but the expense ... 345 00:44:06,120 --> 00:44:09,317 Say no more, we have enough expenses as it is. 346 00:44:09,480 --> 00:44:14,952 Inform Her Majesty that her proposal will be considered at a later date. 347 00:44:27,040 --> 00:44:30,430 What's this? - Your Majesty? 348 00:44:56,480 --> 00:44:57,959 "Anonymous." 349 00:45:06,360 --> 00:45:08,954 "J.S." 350 00:46:25,920 --> 00:46:27,911 Rantzau. - Your Majesty. 351 00:46:28,080 --> 00:46:31,311 Allow me to introduce Madame Sophie Livernet. 352 00:46:31,480 --> 00:46:36,076 Your Majesty, an honour. - The light of my life. 353 00:46:38,760 --> 00:46:42,036 Have you noticed how well he behaves when he's with her? 354 00:46:42,200 --> 00:46:47,991 She's only after his money. Her family lost their entire fortune. 355 00:46:48,160 --> 00:46:50,549 As long as he's happy. 356 00:46:50,720 --> 00:46:55,589 Yes, men ignore reason when it comes to beautiful young women. 357 00:46:57,160 --> 00:47:00,835 'Le Morte d'Arthur'. Have you read it? Thomas Malory. 358 00:47:01,000 --> 00:47:03,150 I've heard of it. 359 00:47:03,320 --> 00:47:07,438 King Arthur's knight, Sir Lancelot, has an affair with Queen Guinevere. 360 00:47:07,600 --> 00:47:11,991 The king finds out, orders them both killed, and the kingdom falls apart. 361 00:47:17,240 --> 00:47:19,549 You're a fool. 362 00:47:21,040 --> 00:47:26,797 I like you a lot. I don't want to mourn by your severed head. 363 00:47:50,440 --> 00:47:53,876 Your Majesty. - Don't get up. 364 00:47:57,640 --> 00:48:00,950 I managed to slip away from the ministers' wives. 365 00:48:01,120 --> 00:48:03,714 Years of practice. 366 00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:15,514 Do you think we'll ever be free? 367 00:48:17,600 --> 00:48:19,591 The people, I mean. 368 00:48:20,560 --> 00:48:22,596 Mankind. 369 00:48:26,600 --> 00:48:29,398 Will your treasured Enlightenment - 370 00:48:29,560 --> 00:48:33,712 free us from stupidity and fear of divine punishment? 371 00:48:36,920 --> 00:48:40,230 I think so. Yes. 372 00:48:43,720 --> 00:48:47,315 Frederik's generation will be the standard bearer for a new dawn. 373 00:48:52,200 --> 00:48:55,078 So we should lie on our deathbeds and rejoice - 374 00:48:55,240 --> 00:48:58,710 as the new dawn passes us by? 375 00:49:06,560 --> 00:49:10,439 You will never see your brilliant ideas carried out. 376 00:49:14,240 --> 00:49:18,233 At Court I have the authority of a mere maid. 377 00:49:21,280 --> 00:49:23,475 And my husband? 378 00:49:23,640 --> 00:49:26,712 He has the authority. 379 00:49:29,240 --> 00:49:34,234 I don't think you realize how much influence you have on Christian. 380 00:49:36,960 --> 00:49:40,111 He trusts you unconditionally. 381 00:49:47,800 --> 00:49:50,155 What will you dress up as for the ball? 382 00:49:50,320 --> 00:49:55,553 I'm going as a French courtjester. I shall talk like this. 383 00:49:55,720 --> 00:49:59,599 Like a Frenchman. All night. 384 00:50:04,080 --> 00:50:08,437 Do you remember telling me that everyone at Court thinks you're crazy? 385 00:50:11,880 --> 00:50:15,714 That's funny. - I don't think you are. 386 00:50:17,320 --> 00:50:22,553 I think some people are so sealed inside their fate that they hide - 387 00:50:22,720 --> 00:50:25,598 deep within their mind. 388 00:50:30,400 --> 00:50:33,790 You could be an amazing king, Christian. 389 00:50:36,920 --> 00:50:41,311 You could make a difference, if you used your power in the Council. 390 00:50:41,480 --> 00:50:44,278 I don't know about all that stuff. I can't. 391 00:50:44,440 --> 00:50:47,352 Of course, you can. 392 00:50:47,520 --> 00:50:49,715 How? 393 00:50:49,880 --> 00:50:52,440 By doing what you love the most. 394 00:50:52,600 --> 00:50:54,875 Acting. 395 00:50:59,160 --> 00:51:03,631 Just like in the theatre. With lines that have already been written. 396 00:51:07,040 --> 00:51:09,634 Acting? 397 00:51:15,200 --> 00:51:18,078 If it were up to you, what would you change? 398 00:51:22,320 --> 00:51:27,030 Honoured members of the Council. 399 00:51:32,600 --> 00:51:37,879 No longer shall refined noble noses be tainted with the city's stench. 400 00:51:38,040 --> 00:51:42,670 No longer shall the people suffocate in the reek of its own waste. 401 00:51:42,840 --> 00:51:44,558 Your Majesty ... - I ... 402 00:51:44,720 --> 00:51:49,748 ... King Christian VII, hereby declare war on shit. 403 00:51:49,920 --> 00:51:54,118 I want to triple the number of waste collectors on the streets. 404 00:51:54,280 --> 00:51:59,752 Where will the money come from? - I knew you would ask me that. 405 00:51:59,920 --> 00:52:04,152 The money will be acquired by cutting down on pensions - 406 00:52:04,320 --> 00:52:09,189 for those who still have income from their estates and therefore - 407 00:52:09,360 --> 00:52:11,590 do not need a pension. 408 00:52:16,000 --> 00:52:19,595 Fine, Your Majesty. More waste collectors. 409 00:52:23,400 --> 00:52:27,871 And Gourmand will be appointed honorary member of the Council. 410 00:52:46,960 --> 00:52:48,757 Struensee! 411 00:53:06,880 --> 00:53:09,110 Your Majesty. 412 00:53:11,680 --> 00:53:15,389 You recognized me. - I would recognize you blindfolded. 413 00:53:16,960 --> 00:53:20,191 But your costume is not very imaginative. 414 00:53:20,360 --> 00:53:24,592 I'm afraid I am not very good at masquerades. 415 00:53:26,560 --> 00:53:30,439 I believe this is the one night when everyone can be themselves. 416 00:53:32,560 --> 00:53:37,031 But you never remove your mask. Do you? 417 00:53:43,440 --> 00:53:44,953 Your Majesty. 418 00:53:48,240 --> 00:53:50,515 Will you do me the honour? 419 00:54:22,080 --> 00:54:23,638 Thank you!