It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. A fabulous shot of Versailles under construction and we are back inside, in Louis' chambers conducting business. 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. 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. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. However, the court (and her brother, Charles II) was told she died of natural causes so he could hardly behead anyone for murder after that. The Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. It is Louis who victimises Philippe and he does it in every way he can think of. That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. So how could you be scared? Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. Whats wrong? needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. Why should we fault Henriette for not ending her incestuous relationship with her brother-in-law, the king, but Philippe can be forgiven for continuing his homosexual relationship with the Chevalier? Another possibility is that Henriette suffered from anorexia nervosa, which is often characterised by increasing frailty and hyperactivity; the summer of 1670 had been particularly hot and Henriette would swim in the river; unable to sleep, she walked in the gardens at night. : . Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. She is only ever Louis sweet, nubile mistress or Philippes overlooked wife, never her own person, she isnt seductive and outgoing like Montespan or scheming like de Clermont or genuinely sweet with a backbone like Sophie, shes just a soft-spoken waif who huffs when she doesnt get her way, cries when shes put in a difficult position, doesnt seem that clever but knows exactly where to strike thatll heart the worst mentioning Francoise Parthenay when Louis has refused to talk about the Chevalier, for one. Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? . While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? Snake! The midwife and doctor were horrified but there was nothing she could do!!! But your first strike would have to be true. Back outside, to a view of Versailles under construction (I love these pre-glory shots!) the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. We begged you. Love your delicious commentary, brava! Were just waiting for it to take root., Now we are outside in an antechamber again, where Colbert is frantic that Henriette must be moved, that she cannot be treated in the Kings chamber. The characters almost act as it never happened. Pretty sure he was not the one who did the poisoning thing. The sudden onset of Henriettes illness, the severe pain and the short time between the onset of her symptoms and her death suggested to her contemporaries that she had been poisoned. She gasps and the priest enters silently. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. 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. Philippe and Henriette are quite possibly the two people Louis loves most, and yet he uses and hurts them both repeatedly to get what he wants and because he is paranoid about his brother. He is always the king, while Philippe gives his emotions (somewhat) free rein. Louvois and Marchal agree. He remembers too. 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. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. you wanted to make it your castle. I risked my life for your vanity, to rescue your wifes dowry. Louis: I acted for France because I AM FRANCE! Philippe remains stoic this time its Louis getting angry and we know why. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. for Season 2. Director Daniel Roby Writers Simon Mirren David Wolstencroft Stars George Blagden Alexander Vlahos Tygh Runyan See production, box office & company info But to his brother? No one leaves. Versailles recap: la finale - tout le monde has gone ape-merde! Versailles recap: episode nine - off avec their ttes! 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. *insert sound of breaking heart here*. Yes, of course its common knowledge that Louis is shagging Henriette. Henriette is viewed as property. And Marchal sees this too, his eyes flicking down to focus on them, then showing us aflashback of the dying girl, Charlotte de Parthanay, whom he held in his arms in Episode Three, where she says she saw angels. I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. Yep. Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. She is a woman, she is his subject. Not Marchal! She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. Henriette fulfills her duties with. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. She is simply besotted with Louis, so in love, that shed do anything he told her to. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? Point 4: This point actually supports my own. I think that if he really loved Henriette that much, he wouldnt have gotten over her so quickly and easily, once they dangled a pretty, young blonde newcomer court lady to distract him. In the early hours of 30 June, she died. And the only reason she is such a powerful weapon against Philippe is because Philippe views her as nothing more than his property to do with as he wishes. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? Is there anything more beautiful than the scent of blossom in the air? Henriette gets out softly. They could not be more different in this moment. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. I thought so but no. As to it appearing that it seems like it almost never happened. She puts her foot in her mouth. This really shows he is vulnerable. It can be quite shocking to us, but pretty much most children died before adulthood people mourned, mirrors were covered and a service held, but some didnt wait more than a few days before picking themselves up and going off to the next party or ball or soiree. THIS. A hundred years ago. Here it is, mes amis! The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube Louis walks in and replies: because I ask him to do so. Ahhhhh-HA! On the other hand, Ive never doubted for a moment Philippes loyalty to his brother or his love for him. And Philippe is the one who looks tortured, he is the emotional one, while Louis remains stoic. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. BRILLIANT acting. There was an attempt on her life before. Hell, HIS WIFE is shagging his brother. Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. 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. fantastic bog! Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? By this stage both Henriette and Marie Thrse of Spain now knew what it felt like to be jilted and cast aside in your loved ones affections by another attractive court lady. Aaaaaand now. Yes, she says and does little things that hurt Philippe, but he does the same and muchoh so much!worse to her. Season Two Mike and the last of Rohans men are massacred in a last stand by the musketeers, led by Fabien Marchal. I was searching online for reviews/explanations of this show I was never educated about Frances history because I come from the other side of the globe and coincidentally stumbled upon your website, much to my delight. Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. VERSAILLES TV Drama on BBC2: The Real History Behind The Show - Greg Jenner Thank you! Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. Also it will set Louis in a collision with Phillipe who did not want his wife to go to England for the negotiations. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? When King Charles hears that his beloved sister has been poisoned in France, it is only a matter of hours before a declaration of war. Louvois: a war they cannot afford to win. Colbert now counsels Louis on the shift of power should Henriette die: Henriettes very existence strengthens your position. She is in such a tizzy that she barely gives her daughter, Sophie, the. The writers of the show took quite creative liberty with the relationships some turned out to be clever and well-written, some I just eye rolled SO HARD. We found an old building a sorry shack made of stone and moss. And so was she. Versailles: Season One Episode Ten - Ruminating Rosie Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. *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. Thanks for your great reviews! Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . They exchange silent looks for a moment, then Philippe says quietly, Do you remember our fort?. but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. It was quite the method du jour to get rid of a person, as the series has shown. Philippe: my brother always trusted you. Claudine: I am honoured. Philippe whispers: I dont believe I know what it feels like. .. Emo Philippe, so dark and tortured! Revealing nothing. Colbert looks a bit stunned. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. And Louis, who is being so totally duped, is convinced by Rohan to take his son, the Dauphin, out to ride, so he is far away from the cries of pain. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? Let me know when the doctor arrives, Louis says, and leaves. She could have answered with an honest yes but she evades the question. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Philippe weeps. 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. Easily tired, she withdrew whenever the party stopped for the night, usually going straight to bed. He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. What shall I do! 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. But it is kept behind closed doors. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. Why? This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. I could never love you morewell. And Philippe replies gently: You did the best you could. Tears now from Henriette: how handsome you both are. And now we are in the last throes of her last moments it hurts and she cannot breathe, they move the pillow. 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. And Louis weeps. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. Cultural factors, too, played a part. The one she loves the most. And who can blame her? (For the record, I am speaking strictly of the characters in this drama, not the historical characters). More of an extreme sadness at his wifes pain. It was very clear from episode 1 that you were not a fan of Henriette and I found that quick jarring to read in your reviews. I have some questions. Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? 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. Good idea, he says breathlessly. What a great mix of observation and humor. SYNC. And it is on. I was highly frustrated with the artistic liberties the authors took, and some just pretty much made up shit, totally contrary to history . The only protection offered is by Louis. So to me, this indicates hes still quite scared. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Hi Laura! We see his offer to help refused time and time again. And we came here for a visit. Inside Versailles Henriette Sister of King Charles II of England, Henriette - known as Madame - is the wife of Philippe and the mistress of King Louis. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Henriette answered Montagu with a shrug: she did not know. Is it fair? The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. The Dauphin hides stealthy behind a tree, looking for Rohan. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . 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. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. There could have been some anger involved without resorting to rape. Spooks), it was no surprise when this drama arrived with a hearty dollop of sex, violence, tension, and intrigue. But Marchal continues calmly. Because the whole world gave you counsel. A side-note: On Sophie. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. I am a true friend of the king. but Louis knows. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. And the next shot is Louis in slow-mo, walking out. (yeah, I know I said I liked Marchal/Claudine, too! Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. Photograph: BBC. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. It happened so fast, but did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. He was a noble, he knew the rules.) Louis drops the poker, approaches Montcourt. Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. So that would perhaps put affair-with-sister-in-law a half tick closer to pardonable than homosexuality, which is wholly and completely condemned in the bible. Philippe has been by her side throughout this. 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. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. I think he also wants reassurance that Louis cares for him as much as he cares for Louis. The true cause of Henriettes death can never be known, but one thing is certain: this beloved princess was sadly missed. We now see Philippe, so resigned, with tears down his cheeks, then Louis with a no, this is NOT happening. look on his face, eyes still dry. But here, now? UGH D:. Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. Cats with nine lives. I am a friend. 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? Your email address will not be published. Montcourt denies it: No, Sire. You mentioned the Charles Beaubrun painting of Louis & Philippewell I was noticing how this stunning piece travels around the palace in season one. She actually says I could never love you well which does change the context somewhat. Nup. For one thing, Anne of Austria, Henriette and the Comtesse de Scissons and even Louis XIV partly himself were in real life all part of a plan to distract the court and other gossip mongers from spreading further lies, gossip, rumors and to provide a cover up for Louis and Henriettes affair which was more of a fling than an actual full fledged affair. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. After reading your review on epsiode 10, and reading that it ends with Philippe leaving Versailles, I thought back to epsiode one and the moment he finds Louis at his favorite spot in the woods. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. I kind of doubt it). This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. Called it!) Cassel leaves, then Montcourt walks away in the direction of Rohan who is discussing the Dauphins outing with a guard. 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. Either way, she's dead now. No one enters. Moreover, two years later, Louis invited Lorraine back to court and into the royal favour, which he would not have done had he believed Lorraine was the murderer. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. Learn how your comment data is processed. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. The sad irony here is, I do think Louis cares very much for Philippe but he cannot let his armour of paranoia down enough to recognise Philippes loyalty and the fact that he can trust his brother. There is no change. Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. Louis looks mega pissed. Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. I cant always catch what is being said, particularly if it an aside or a whisper but I know you will tell me . You clever, clever bastard.
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