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Queen of France

Season 1 Episode 4 | 50m 44s

Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But the King becomes seriously ill and succession becomes a reality. Du Barry knows that she needs to protect herself from the future Queen of France.

Aired: 04/08/23 | Expires: 04/23/23
Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Collette.
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