What the king wants, the king gets. To which Marchal says: you are the daughter of a Huguenot conspirator to the King, funded and supported by William of Orange. But Sophie says her mother paid that price, she is merely trying to survive and thought Marchals protection would ensure it. Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. After their conversation about stealing Philippes glory and the fact that Louis never liked sharing. This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. Wow that was odd. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. but it would cause her too much pain. Im merely suggesting you might save some time. Marchal persists, pointing out that Louvois always disagrees frequently and loudly with the Kings decisions. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? he is troubled, hearing Montcourts whispers in his head: When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. and so on. And our enemies have stopped at nothing to destroy it. Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Now that *would* be naive. No, of course she doesnt. Anne, Hi Jules Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. oh sorry, wrong show). He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. the rest will do her good, Bontemps says. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Now, seeing as sister-in-law wasnt even a thing then, this would be like actually shagging your sister. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. Merci! I am really liking Sophies growth as a character, who is, of course, beautiful, but with attitude and a strong backbone, as we are now seeing. He is always the king, while Philippe gives his emotions (somewhat) free rein. She is a woman, she is his subject. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. I really like him as a character, even though he tortures people. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. You clever, clever bastard. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! Would you villify a slave because he hated his master or ran away simply because slavery was accepted at that time and slaves (much like women, little difference there) were considered nothing more than the property of their masters to do with as they please (again, just as a woman was to her husband)? You said everything that should have been pointed out a long time ago, with counterpoints and parallels that shone a light on some arguments and favoritism that , within the context of the show not history, were just mind boggling. Colbert tries to push his point when Louis enters. Lord. It is not clear in the show. I was highly frustrated with the artistic liberties the authors took, and some just pretty much made up shit, totally contrary to history . Her father was King Charles I of England, her mother the youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. Ive found some interesting, unedited sources about him and I hope to write very soon a book to make some justice to this very, very mistreated character. Hi Laura! Thanks for your great reviews! She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. Not so much. Does she want to end things with Louis? Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. Thank you! He was brought up and ruled as absolute monarch, and believed for the good of France. In the show Philippe tries time and again to offer his support and love, but is constantly betrayed or rejected (this happened with the historical figures, too. Louis looks mega pissed. Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. Louis asks Henriette to spy on her husband and she does not refuse. And Louis is still on a roll, caught up in his speech about grandeur and nobility and the endurance of a legacy: .the song we sing here, brother, I mean it to be played forever. And suddenly, as he stares at Philippe, his face alight with the emotion of a true believer, the cries of Henriette are heard. Arguably, as a man, it was within Philippes power to end his relationship easily enough whereas Henriette, a woman, would very possibly not have had that same power. Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Marchal is surprised but pleased: attracting the flies to the paper. You are both the angels at my shoulder, says Louis, which reminds Marchal of the Parthenays and Montcourt. We learn that she has loved Louis since they were children. Ugh. then goes into the bedchamber. She later dies in her bed. Charming. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched I wonder what theyve got in store for us. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. Le Roi Danse, which is all about the rise and fall of Lully, Louis XIVs court composer (French, but hard to find with English subtitles). Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. Why is his passion for the man he loves to be forgiven and Henriettes passion for the man she loves to be used against her? Louis wakes to the sight of Henriette, blood down her gown and from her mouth, saying help me please. Even gravely ill, she still choses Louis over her husband. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. We defended our position from the Spanish all morning and in honour of your distinguished service. However, the bible does say something about a man being expected to marry his brothers widow. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. And to Ainee for perspective. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriettes death and briefly, heres how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldnt be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. And then down by the promontory. It is clear these two have a long relationship and are not allowing a small (read: large) thing as marriage get in the way. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. And Bontemps replies: we are all proud of her, Sire. Louis: And now someone is trying to destroy me, by destroying her. Rohan appears: And they will not succeed I came as soon as I could I wish to offer myself to you as your subject and as your friend. UGGGGGH. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? And the next shot is Louis in slow-mo, walking out. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. At the time of her death, it was widely believed that Henrietta had been poisoned and the prime suspects were her husband, Philippe and/or his lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine. But I also know that their greatest plan has yet to show itself. the camera pans to Louis, Colbert, Louvois (clearly worried, as he should be), who says, but what if shes merely ill? Marchal: then your appetite will be merely inconvenienced, Louvois. Bontemps appears. And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. Ive said this before in comments. In between re-watching S1, of course. And poor Philippe, who is distraught about his wife, its just another snub for him, isnt it? Versailles recap: la finale - tout le monde has gone ape-merde! She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. Fact-checking Versailles: how historically accurate is the BBC drama? And in 1671 during Louis three day visit to the Prince de Conds Chteau de Chantilly, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures Franois Vatel killed himself over the late delivery of fish, and Louis was quickly hustled away (as shown in the wonderful 2000 Gerard Depardieu movie, Vatel)), So we see Claudine striding to the bedchamber but her way is barred. I think this comes down to loyalty one would assume the Kings guard would be fiercely loyal to the crown so no one would suspect any plotting. The death of someone so young was often attributed to poison. Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. The fact that she doesnt particularly want to anyway (to say no, that is) is because she is deeply in love with Louis and always has been and because her husband makes zero effort to endear himself to her. Also, his relationship with his brother was much less complicated than we see in this show, Philippe was a very simple person when it came to feelings, he was affectionate and friendly. Pale and in obvious distress, she was put to bed, but her pains were so severe that she believed she must have been poisoned and asked for an antidote. A hundred years ago. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! Is he for or against le roi? The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. . Get him out! Henriette cries. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. And c) to show the resentment Philippe has for his wife, a woman whom he has to share with his brother, and he cannot do a damn thing about it. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. This really shows he is vulnerable. Exactly. Point 3: Good question, which is the greater sin? Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. Although Lord Montagu accepted this, he had misgivings. Is it fair? Just because the thinking of the day viewed a woman as mere property and not a person in her own right does not mean she isnt a human being with the same feelings and needs as any other. "Versailles" and I met by chance on Netflix. Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. The Dauphin. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. Revealing nothing. As Mme de Svign wrote: She was taken ill and died within eight hours, and we have lost with her all the joy, all the charm and all the pleasures of the Court. Yes, of course its common knowledge that Louis is shagging Henriette. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. Philippe, despite their mutual loathing, was upset and distraught, so suspicion then fell to the absent Chevalier de Lorraine, who at the time was still in exile in Rome. Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . Bontemps says: protocol demands that if the air is impure and if you are at risk, you must leave immediately. (this is true) Marchal strides in to take command. You dont get to my age and experience with your naivete still intact. As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. Even though Henriette had a history of pains (since 1667) and drank only milk and basically ate nothing (she was considered quite a stick in the fashion of the day, and some historians suggest she suffered from anorexia), the poison theory stuck. He was named Louis Dieudonn (Louis the God-given) and bore the traditional title of French heirs apparent: Dauphin . We establish right from the start that she has no powershe was forced to marry a man she did not want because the king wants to keep her close. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriette's death and briefly, here's how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldn't be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) Or twenty, I suppose. There was an attempt on her life before. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. Philippe is jealous. We will never know if Louis and Henriette ever did consummate their attraction, but the gossip of the time most definitely swayed in that direction. Though it was true that he was saddened by Henriettes death, I dont felt that he was actually that hell bent on punishing those who were or at least believed to be responsible for her death, due to the lack of evidence among other factors. And who can blame her? NOOOOOOO. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? She doesnt want to speak of him. What does she say? Henriette wasnt asking the king to hire a hit on Philippe. She could not affect change herself. Desire for glory. After doing an excellent job negotiating an alliance with England against the Dutch (which was then promptly overturned), Henriette returns to Versailles just in time to be poisoned and die in blood-soaked agony. However there is a new addition, a large portrait of Louis now hanging on wall near the door (replacing a previous smaller ND painting of flowers). Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. Thanks for reading! The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. Right. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. It was generally believed that she had been poisoned by one of her husband's friends, but historians have concluded that she died of natural causes, perhaps of a ruptured appendix. Thank you, Amy! Totally inappropriate time to mention it. Is it a bigger crime than boy love? I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. The writers want us to think that evrry time they had kids, he had to rape her? Nup. Bontemps: For you, Sire. Shine on Bontemps, you unsubtle diamond, you. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. The one with Henriette's return, the rules of etiquette and the Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. Louis finally nods to the guards, the pikes are uncrossed and Philippe takes a breath and walks out without a backwards glance.The Chevalier gives him a few feet head start, then strolls after him, hands behind his back, not looking at Louis, not bowing. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. Love your delicious commentary, brava! I thought so but no. Obviously he loves Chevalier. NOT AT ALL acceptable in the eyes of pretty much everyone. But Marchal continues calmly. Both of them were in love with other people when they were forced to marry and they both were aware of that. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. Not long to go now, and we are with Marchal, who lies in bed, wakes suddenly and touches his stomach wound, which bleeds through the bandage. He was a noble, he knew the rules.) In the early hours of 30 June, she died. Its just that his anger and upset (and yes, jealousy I think) affects him so much, because its just another way for his brother to control and belittle him, make him less. THIS. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? Ugh) and oh dear, the Chevalier looks so panicked, so worried by the Ducs appearance is it because he thinks people will start accusing him again of treason? For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. THIS. Previously, we see Masson offer the same bottle offered to Louis when the king is sick (and Masson reels off a list of ingredients), and the bottle being secretively replaced, so Masson definitely did not know it was poisoned. He remembers too. Is Philippe such a child and so lacking in self-restraint that he cant wait a few extra moments until they, too, were behind closed doors? When an autopsy was done (observed by 17 French doctors, two English physicians, the British ambassador and around 100 other onlookers) death was deemed to be from cholera morbus (gastroenteritis) caused by heated bile. The poor Chevalier, accused when he wasnt even there! VERSAILLES TV Drama on BBC2: The Real History Behind The Show - Greg Jenner Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. No. So thats why I believe that the most that Louis felt for Henriette was that he only loved her a little or to some degree but not enough. *Another side-note: When the Chavelier mentions that Louis does not look for beauty so much as character, umwas he talking about Henriette? Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! *IMAGERY KLAXON*, Next scene Marchal is riding furiously through the forest , no mood music, no sound, and he then bursts into Rohans rooms with guards, only to find the servant Marie on the floor, her wrist slashed with a knife. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Rohan is the Masked Man! In Ep 3, I believe this is the first time we see the painting, it is in Louiss chambers, to the left of the fireplace on an easel on the floor. To bring them over to us. 1556332. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. Such emotion. Around 5pm on 29th June Henriette drank chicory water, then keeled over saying Ah! Looking forward to Season 2!!

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