Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Is that understood? and pushes past them. She is currently working on a biography of Louis XIV. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. 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. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. Did not see this one coming! Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . Earlier that day, a servant spotted one of Philippes mignons and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse), the Marquis dEffiat, drink water stored in a cabinet near Henriettes chambers, wipe the glass, then go on his way. He had mistresses, for example. I pity Henrietta. We defended our position from the Spanish all morning and in honour of your distinguished service. Even if Louis were to let her go, she would then be relinquishing the love of her life to sit lonely and chaste in her apartments waiting for her husband, a man who feels no attraction or interest for her at all. He is the villain if you are looking for one. The writers could have written a scenario where Henriette willingly sleeps with Phillipe to make Louis jealous and to provide in an explanation in the event she becomes pregnant. It is always Louis for her. It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. (Historical note: this happened and wasnt at all odd) The door suddenly opens, the Queenis standing there. Im actually in the States where episode seven will be airing tomorrow night, but I read ahead because I know history so nothing coming was really a spoiler (just a condensed timeline). Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Looking forward to Season 2!! Dance. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. Ridicule. But Marchal continues calmly. But here, now? Either way, she's dead now. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Philippe has no interest in Henriette, is not attracted to her or in love with her. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. Nup. And we came here for a visit. And one day, brother, one day they will. But in context, with everything else going on in the show and with what Philippe deals with, I can understand why he did it. Thank you, Amy! 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. I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. Brilliant writing. What? In the end though, nobody was actually tortured or executed on charges of killing her. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. The wedge is firmly being driven between Philippe and Louis, all their arguments and conflict and opposition for each other has been carefully constructed and built up over the last nine episodes, into this final one. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. I cannot even imagine his reasoning for this, however I do know historically, Henriette desperately did want to be Queen of France, as did her mother want it, but at the time, she didnt have the pedigree, being the sister to Englands heir who wasnt even on the throne at the time. Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. Poor Philippe is helpless do something, woman! She has to find the source, which means poking about on Henriettes body, causing agony with every poke. 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. Versailles - Louis/Philippe/Henriette - Her Last Ball - YouTube She seems like she has genuinely been brought in as a main character simply to drive the wedge deeper between Louis and Philippe, but not contribute anything herself to most of her scenes! again, another shagging time between Henriette and Louis, when Louis friends have been murdered and she mentions the fact she was jealous of the dead woman. Finally, the king weeps for his love, when he is alone. I will come, says Philippe. According to the Savoyard ambassador, the king vowed that, if Henriette had indeed been poisoned, those involved would be tortured to death, including the chevalier de Lorraine, Philippes favourite, if he were implicated. Her breath falters: Im scared. And the look on Louis and Philippes faces as they both lean in to comfort her *sobs* Philippe says gently: There is nothing to fear. Henriette: How do you know? Philippe: do you remember before you were born? His belief was shared by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Philippes second wife, who named the culprits as Lorraine and the Marquis dEffiat, an equerry, who had acted without Philippes knowledge. Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. And for those who love her. Philippe replies ominously: we are all of us in sickness here. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. Anyhow, just wanted to say As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. Thank you. Rohan. Bontemps is still confused: you told us Montcourt was to blame. How can he be so sure? Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. Around 5pm on 29th June Henriette drank chicory water, then keeled over saying Ah! At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. Wow. 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. Louis: And that makes you a liar.. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. I did have a thought, though, why the writers didnt build up to her being the young version of one of Louis mistresses, he had so many. And to Ainee for perspective. Point 4: This point actually supports my own. Affair of the Poisons | Versailles Wiki | Fandom Our dear Henriette. But his family and France are divided. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty.. Some were obviously written for massive impact. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. 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? Philippe of course blames Louis for Henriette's poisoning as he was the one who sent Henriette as an ambassador abroad even though everyone begged him not to. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! And then down by the promontory. Required fields are marked *. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. But that was the thinking of the time. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Im guessing they were pretty equal. Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. Louis looks mega pissed. Quite a few. He was shut out of his mothers (Anne of Austria) last moments, while Philippe was in attendance, where, despite her appalling treatment of her second son, he openly wept and grieved. Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. His contemplation is silent. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. Claudine Masson Fabien Marchal Henriette of England Henriette and Montespan Fabien and Sophie Isabella Braganza Claudine and Fabien Marie-Thrse and Montespan Versailles (series) Sophie de Clermont Philippe of France Henriette and Louis Philippe and Liselotte's Wedding Chevalier and Henriette Categories Henriette portrayed by Pierre Mignard, 17th century, Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. Why? Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. Now she is in a marriage that will never give her any joy with a man she does not love and she should risk displeasing her lover, the king, by rejecting him? Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. It is not clear in the show. Dear Anne, Im guessing I know a fair bit more about rape, the history of rape, the history of rape within marriage and womens rights (and lack thereof) than you realise. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? But I said lets make it our fort. For once in your life you played along. Your loyalty can lie with Philippe while still acknowledging that Henriette is also a victim and not the villain (the real villain here is Louis). Get him out! Henriette cries. Then he calls for the Guards. Obviously he loves Chevalier. So Louis settles into sleep. Louis looks stunned too. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb I could never love you more. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? Henriette feels nothing for Philippe, he not having put any more effort into endearing himself to her than she to him and he also complicating things for her where Louis is concerned. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Why is this so? Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. . It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. We cut to the forest, to the two Kings Guards in their blue livery, leaning by a tree as Rohan and little Louis still mock fight. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. So how could you be scared? My heart breaks for him. Good idea, he says breathlessly. Im genuinely having real trouble understanding your position here. Yes, absolutely. You! He points and accusing finger. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. Get Marchal pissed at you. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. Though only a few actually act on it. Marchal is having a hard time believing Montcourts usual crapabout returning to court because he is a true friend to the king and was his duty to inform him of a threat to Henriettes life. Jacques 10 episodes, 2015 . What a pain! 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! Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. I must be poisoned! so Philippe ordered her dog to be fed the water. . Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. He goes on to make threats and trouble for her. He is genuinely happy to see the Chevalier and shows it. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! 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. No one enters. Revealing nothing. Ive mentioned before that his intimate interactions with women in the show are used as a form of punishment towards those who have hurt him Louis (with Louise and Henriette) and the Chevalier (with the maid). Now this is fascinating. I know historically Philippe did leave Versailles for a time, but season two Louis without Philippe will be interesting because while Louis takes shots at him every chance he gets, at the end of the day Philippe is the only true person around him besides Bontemps. (Historical note: mistresses were in competition with each other all the time, poison was effective and the murderer didnt have to deal with the messiness. I think he has done his younger brother irreperable harm and, at times, I wonder if he wouldnt throw Philippe to the wolves if it suited him or France. Montcourt declares he only knew her in passing, Marchal calls out his bullshit: but you knew she had malevolent intent. To which Montcourt sarcastically replies: it may have escaped your notice but everyone in this building has malevolent intent. Director Daniel Roby Writers Simon Mirren David Wolstencroft Stars George Blagden Alexander Vlahos Tygh Runyan See production, box office & company info Both of them were in love with other people when they were forced to marry and they both were aware of that. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Exactly. The camera pans up to show the Queen on her knees in prayer, then a select few further back (I see Colbert, Louvois, Montespan, Sophie, Cassel). b) To show a glimpse of vulnerability for Henriette because for all her power, she is still the property of her husband and can be treated as such. We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. "Versailles" Bring the Garden Here (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. Not only did they grow up together but they were first cousins and Louis was a devout Catholic. I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. P.S. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. Hi Laura! Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . Louis: you are grieving. Philippe shakes his head: I grieve alone. Louis swallows then says: You will marry again. Philippe interjects: I simply want to live. Louis: It is your duty. Philippe hisses: I have had my fill of duty. 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. 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. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! What a great mix of observation and humor. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere.
