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Queen of Hearts

Season 1 Episode 8 | 50m 43s

Louis becomes increasingly confident as he throws himself into supporting the American War of Independence. Marie Antoinette embraces life at the Petit Trianon where she becomes enamored by a familiar face -- Count Axel von Fersen.

Aired: 05/06/23 | Expires: 05/21/23
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