The Real Versailles
Lucinda Worsley and Helen Castor discuss the real-life stories behind one of the world's greatest structures as BBC Two debuts a magnificent new drama set in Versailles. They reveal Louis XIV's and his courtiers' vivid world of sex, drama, and intrigue. The records help Helen decipher Louis' Machiavellian world of royal politics while Lucy unravels Louis' complicated world of court etiquette, fashion, and feasting. The film explores the relationship between Louis and his brother Philippe, a war hero and open gay, as well as the ladies who vied for Louis' attention. Louis was relentless in his pursuit of greatness and defeated his opponents. The French culture and elegance grew throughout his record-breaking 72-year reign.
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