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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 Viking.
Extras
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Marie Antoinette encounters a familiar face and has conflicted feelings.
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Marie Antoinette welcomes her first child, a daughter.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI encounter troubles during their marriage and seek out help.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.