Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets

Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

Episode 3 | 54m 36s | WETA Passport

Find out why Marie Antoinette is often blamed for causing the French Revolution by saying “let them eat cake” to her starving subjects. Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths and secrets that led the doomed queen to the guillotine.

Aired: 07/05/20 | Expires: 01/22/28 | Rating: TV-14

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• "Do Not Make Me Suffer"

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• Episode 3 Preview | Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

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• Escape from Paris

  Clip: Ep3 | 4m 9s

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