Versailles

Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences, Philippe stumbles upon a mystery man.

Louis and Leopold compete for control of Spain, Maria Theresa plays a dangerous game by supporting her lover rather than her husband.

A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another.

Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response.

Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised.

Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe Cardinal Leto.

Marchal leads his men on the hunt for Sophie and Eleonore. Louis and Phillipe decide they would like to meet with the midwife who would have looked after their brother.

His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes.

Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family.