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The Pursuit of Happiness

Season 2 Episode 4 | 56m 29s

Marie Antoinette overhauls her image, and the King and Queen find happiness when they experience a taste of "ordinary" life. However, her efforts to present herself as a sensible mother and regal Queen are doomed by an impending scandal.

Aired: 04/12/25 | Expires: 04/27/25
Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Collette.
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