A Royal Affair
Europe at the close
of the 18th century.
The nobility rules by oppression,
supported by strong religious forces.
But the winds of change
are blowing
Across the continent
intellectuals and freethinkers -
demand reforms and freedom
for the people.
It is the age of the Enlightenment.
Johann.
I have to tell you about him.
About us.
Why we did the things we did.
A Royal Affair
My beloved children,
you do not know me.
But I am your mother.
Perhaps you have
never forgiven me.
Perhaps you hate me.
I hope not.
I now know
that! will never see you again.
I am writing to tell you the truth,
before it is too fate.
ENGLAND 1766
Nine years earlier
I was officially wed to your father,
Even though I had never left England,
I was now the Queen of Denmark.
A new life
and an entirely new language.
'Good afternoon'.
'Shall we go for a stroll in the
park?'
I had prepared and longed for this
day ever since I was a little girl.
To be Queen of an exotic country -
- and honor and love
my husband unconditionally.
Christian was said to be charming,
interested in art and literature -
- and even fond of acting. I could
not imagine a more perfect husband.
Denmark
Your Majesty. Louise von Plessen,
your lady-in-waiting.
This is Reventlow,
his Majesty's private tutor.
Welcome, Your Majesty.
Would you like
to meet the King?
Your Majesty.
Gourmand!
There you are, old boy!
There you are!
Did you miss, daddy?
Did you miss, daddy?
Your Royal Highness,
please concentrate.
Why?
I will never have any use for it.
When will I see Christian again?
- His Majesty will attend the banquet.
Do you know where my books are?
The court is reviewing them. Some
will be shipped back to England.
Why?
Many of your books
I apologize.
I didn't know.
- That's quite alright.
We will find something else
for you to read.
Minister Bernstorff.
He's the most powerful man here.
Minister Warberg.
Stay away from him, if you can.
He has a very distinct odor.
That must be the King's stepmother.
- Queen Dowager Juliane Marie.
And the Majesty's half-brother,
the heir presumptive.
Neither she nor her son
are popular with the people.
Why not?
His Majesty doesn't regard them
as part of the family.
The Danish people have always had
a sixth sense about these things.
You were so far away.
You have a flair for drama,
my dear Queen.
Will you come to my chambers
after tonight's program?
"Come, let's away to prison. We two
alone will sing like birds in a cage."
She's enchanting.
And so talented.
Yes.
Thank you.
The nobility is captivated by her.
They seem to think she's needed.
- Really? Why?
Many of them are saying
she is just what Denmark needs.
A true artistic soul
on the throne.
Thank you,
that is quite enough!
What?
What?
That insufferable noise
is giving me a headache!
Come on.
Move your fat little thighs
and have a seat.
Go on!
The King is here to visit the Queen
as per agreement.
It'll be fine.
Yes
Yes
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Don't steal my light.
What do you mean?
Take off your clothes and lie down.
"Oh, how I have
sweated and slaved
and yet nothing accomplished."
I wish I'd had the strength
to forgive Christian's behavior.
"Someone to spare Man
the fear of God.
Such a
But I was too young to understand
how sick and tormented he was.
- that I had to spend
the rest of my life with him.
In the eyes of the Court,
I was soon blessed.
You were on your way, Frederik.
the Queen's chambers.
I'm sorry, we've just begun
another game of chess.
This has been going on for weeks.
What is she thinking?
Having fulfilled
my main obligation as queen -
- I saw no reason
to maintain the facade.
Christian, stop!
I never want to see
your ugly face again!
You're fired, cow!
There, there.
Relax.
A true queen delivers
in silence and with dignity.
He has stomach pains.
I'm going on a tour of Europe.
I'll be gone for at least a year.
whether you're here or not?
This was my life.
My fate.
Or rather it could
have been my life.
Altona, a Danish colony in Germany
Do you know
where I can find the hospital?
Thanks a lot.
Excuse me,
Johann Struensee?
- Who's asking?
Count Rantzau requests
that you attend to him immediately.
Count Rantzau? Are you sure
you have the right Struensee?
I am not to return without you.
- A count is calling. Better get going.
What do you think? Should I abandon
my bleeding patient for some count?
Maybe he will pay you.
That would be nice for a change.
What the hell is wrong with it?
- Could you hold it for a second?
You're a bit of a mystery, Struensee.
Your father is one of Germany's
most conservative priests -
and yet you insist on publishing
praises to the French freethinkers.
If you hadn't written them
anonymously, you'd be in prison.
Well written.
Quite Voltaire-inspired.
Don't worry.
You're among friends.
You've been using it too much.
But I'm sure your many lady friends
are quite content.
Yeah, right.
- I like him.
Am I done?
Struensee, how would you like
a new position?
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