Provence tries to assert dominance at a royal luncheon, only to be reminded by the King that he still needs his older brother’s permission for the match. The Du Barry Hostility Peaks
While Marie is still struggling to secure her position (and her marriage), a new threat arrives: . Maria Antonietta - Primi passi a corte s01e03
If Provence and Josephine produce an heir before Marie and Louis, Marie’s status as the future Queen becomes dangerously precarious. Provence tries to assert dominance at a royal
In one of the show’s most touching scenes yet, the tension between the Dauphin and Dauphine finally breaks. After a traumatic confrontation where the King forces Marie to obey him, Louis-Auguste finally steps up. He leaps from his horse to help her. He thanks her for her patience. In one of the show’s most touching scenes
The episode kicks off with the royal family attempting to unwind under the theme of "Merry England". However, any hope for peace is literally tossed overboard when a fight between the brothers, Louis-Auguste and Provence, ends with Marie falling into a river. It’s a messy start to a trip defined by cold shoulders and calculated snubs. A New Rival Enters the Fray
The rivalry between Marie and Madame du Barry reaches a boiling point at Fontainebleau. Du Barry, who is in charge of the furnishings, deliberately stalls the renovations on Louis's adjoining rooms, making them unlivable and keeping the young couple physically separated.
Provence sides with the King’s daughters to choose Josephine of Savoy, primarily to spite Louis and Marie.