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Rival Queens

Season 1 Episode 2 | 56m 14s

Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for support. But the Favorite begins to see the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections. There can’t be two Queens.

Aired: 03/25/23 | Expires: 04/09/23
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