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The King and Queen's First Child

Season 1 Episode 7 | 2m 42s

Marie Antoinette welcomes her first child to Versailles. However, the exciting day is quickly overshadowed by concerns that she has given birth to a daughter.

Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Collette.
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