Marie Antoinette (2022-…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Queen of France - full transcript

Previously on Marie Antoinette.

Well, I've chosen Josephine to be my wife. Josephine is the princess my brother should have married.

You know, I shan't waste a moment delivering the heir.

Don't you think it's time we made peace with the Countess?

I shan't be the one to surrender.

Until she publicly acknowledges me in front of your family, you will be spending your nights alone.

The King insists on a public reconciliation in exchange for a free reign in Poland.

I won't do it.

I am the King of France. I expect you to obey me.

You can't win this battle.

I want to go home.



Don't leave me. I will protect you.

A perfect pair of testicles.

Everything exactly as it should be.

Why the hell didn't we do this before?

I wasn't ready.

Well, is he ready now?

Most certainly, sire.

Good. Good.

I have visited you this evening, madam.

It is...

our great pleasure to announce that on the 8th of June,

the dofa and his wife will make their first official visit to Paris.

This is your opportunity to reassure the capital

that the future of our beloved country is in the safest of hands.



And I know that together you will triumph.

Close!

Oh, my God.

We need help!

Knock, knock, knock.

I must treat the King.

So he can stick leeches all over his body?

I don't think so.

I'm the King's physician.

Take one step further and I'll run them down your throat.

The man's a quack.

We want to see our father.

You can't keep him to yourself.

He's asleep.

Then we'll wait outside.

What?

We would like to visit papa.

He can't see anyone.

He is the heir and I am the spare.

We have a right to know if the King is alive.

He's resting.

Send Louis in.

Come.

For heaven's sake, do sit down.

Are you prepared?

Did you think I was immortal?

I was five when I became King.

You, you are a man now, my boy.

What did he say?

Did he speak to you?

Will he recover?

When papa hard croaks, I will become Monsieur.

Won't I be Madame?

Try not to make a fool of yourself.

I have done everything you demanded of me since my arrival.

What more do you want from me?

I expect you to support me as I prepare for my future.

Our future?

What do you mean by that?

Use your imagination, husband.

Louis.

Talk to me.

I can't do this.

Of course you can.

We will do it together.

An announcement will be made shortly about the King's health.

Papa.

I'm back.

Are you feeling better?

You're going to have to wait a little bit longer, my boy.

Let's go for lunch.

I'm going to get you a horse.

You must be so happy.

Let's go.

Let's go back to the Petite Trienne.

Maybe we can have a picnic.

Thank you.

What for?

How is Ross feeling?

Much stronger now.

Is that a meal?

The best medicine.

You gave me such a fright.

I thought I was going to lose you.

Me?

Or all of this?

Why can't you think such a thing?

Don't tell me you've never thought about it.

Well, it may have crossed my mind.

Oh, yes.

Perhaps there is a way I can protect you, my love.

Do you want one?

Ready?

You couldn't paint a more beautiful picture.

So peaceful.

The Petite Trienne was built for the king's favourite.

Have you chosen your favourite?

Yes.

Good to see you in fighting form, France.

Papa was in rude health.

She uses her finger bowl when she finishes.

This afternoon, I proposed to Madame du Barry.

She accepted.

After we are married, the Countess will exercise all the prerogatives of a queen during my lifetime.

And as my widow, after I am gone, she will come first.

Can the King of France marry his whole?

The King can do whatever he likes.

Thank you.

Papa, how could you?

She is an abomination, an insult to the memory of our dead mother.

You can't marry her.

You must choose, Madame, accept her as my wife or retire from court.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Madame.

There's no secret that the French detest the Austrians.

You will have to move heaven and earth to show the Parisians that you are a French princess.

Should I wrap myself in the fur delis?

You must display French manners, French elegance, and French style.

Take it away.

Oh no, put those back. I rather like them.

What are you doing?

Weren't you told?

Told what?

You're moving upstairs into the Yves with your wife.

The two of you will be cozy up there, don't you think?

This is my apartment.

These are my possessions.

You will make the perfect dressing room when I become queen.

There is a noose around your neck, du Barry.

Don't make one false move, and I'll be first in line to kick away the stool.

I can't wait to see what it's all about.

Be careful now.

Mademoiselle Bertin.

The Princess de lombard?

The Princess.

And the Dauphine.

Of course.

Of course.

We love your style.

It's your attention to detail.

Look at this toilet. Isn't that charming?

I am preparing for my visit to Paris.

Oh yes, I know all about that.

So, will you design my dress for me?

Well, I am preparing for the royal wedding.

That must take precedence over everything else.

An honour to make your acquaintance little Dauphine, Princess.

It's a masterpiece.

He's a man of many talents.

Thank you, sire.

And Beaumarchais looks after all of my personal affairs.

And he will be here to assist you when the time comes.

The escapement is miniscule.

I invented it myself.

Are you listening to me, boy?

What are the dimensions?

Because I've seen one that I think...

Are you preparing for your future?

Yes.

Then when are you going to fuck your wife?

Something is sticking in my back.

It's the mattress and the pillows.

I can't sleep here.

This is an outrage.

Can't we do something about it?

What would you suggest?

I think it's time we made our announcement.

What's the matter?

Little Dauphine?

History is not kind to losers.

I'm the future.

She is the past.

You choose.

I do have a flair for design.

How are the plans for your big day, Little Dauphine?

You must be worried about your outfit.

Parisians can be so nasty if you don't meet their exacting standards.

I'm used to nasty people.

I could ask Berta to lend you her apprentice.

Perhaps she could choose you up a bit.

A flounce here, a fur below there.

Don't push your luck.

I don't need luck.

I've got the king.

Your arm's down.

Why's the princess?

So sorry I'm late.

You're not permitted to come into the Dauphine's bedchamber.

Only members of the nobility have the right of entry.

Follow me.

This way.

Where are you taking them?

To my department.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

Must I?

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You must be dressed in public, madam.

You look exquisite, madam.

Never forget that you are an Austrian archduchess.

Why, they hate me for being Austrian.

We want to see the royal couple.

Come on.

I think it's her.

Come on.

They're cheering for you, madam.

Hello.

Hello.

Meet Saint George.

Oh, I love a party.

Hello.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Over there.

Who's he dancing with?

That is Count Axel von Fersen.

He dances well?

He's Swedish, they all dance well.

May I?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Have you tried our macarons?

They're delicious.

Aren't they going to congratulate us?

There is something we should mention.

Oh, shall I?

Go ahead.

It's a little early to talk about it, but we wanted you to be the first ones to know.

We're expecting a new arrival.

At last.

The next bourbon heir.

You're going to congratulate us, brother?

Yes.

It's wonderful.

Wonderful.

Congratulations.

I've been suffering morning sickness.

We won't stop going on about it.

I would like to visit you this evening, madam.

Come to me after supper.

The King has been taken ill.

Franz, it's me.

It's me.

It's me.

It's me.

Yes.

I'll take care of you.

I can't, I can't breathe.

Can you, can you please?

Is that right?

No.

I don't think so.

Should we try it again?

Yes.

A bit weak.

A man.

Ready?

Mm hmm.

Don't stop, don't stop, keep going.

No, stop, stop, stop, stop.

We tried to consummate our marriage.

No success.

Monsieur, it's the King.

Go away, you can't come in.

Open the door, Countess.

Come in.

Return to your apartments and lock yourselves in.

The King has smallpox.

I must meet him, I must meet him.

They have to let me in, they have to let me in.

I need to tell him something.

You can't, you can't go.

I need to tell him something.

I can go for you.

I've had the disease.

I have brought a message from your grandson.

He wants you to know that he is ready to wear the crown.

You...

What?

When you look after my sweet boy.

Yes, I will.

Of course.

Be kind to Madame du Barry.

Grant her some dignity.

Can you hear me?

Yes.

Amen.

Amen.

I, poor sinner, plead guilty before God for all my sins.

There are those I have sought to hurt, but what troubled me most, if God is his love, then I...

I have...

His Majesty has asked Almighty God to pardon his offenses,

for the unkind example he has set to his people by living with a fallen woman.

Should God grant him good health again,

he will spend the remainder of his life in repentance for his sins and for the good of his subjects.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

The King is dead.

Long live the King.

May God guide us and protect us.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Congratulations.

A battle well fought.

I think we have more in common than you realize.

My two women trying to survive in this vicious world.

Well, you didn't make it any easier.

Good luck.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.