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Rival Queens | Marie Antoninette

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Sun Mar. 26 at 10PM on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Madame du Barry, the Favorite sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.

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.

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