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Succession to the Throne

Season 1 Episode 4 | 2m 58s

Following the King's death, Marie Antoinette asks Louis to banish Madame du Barry from Versailles. Louis XVI is crowned King and Marie Antoinette begins her reign as the Queen of France.

Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Collette.
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