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Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets

"Do Not Make Me Suffer"

After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.

Aired 07/05/2020 | Rating TV-14

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets

"Do Not Make Me Suffer"

Clip: Episode 3 | 2m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.

The trial of Marie Antoinette was largely a show trial. She was found guilty and sentenced to death. Marie Antoinette had time to write a last letter about the love she felt for her children who she would never see again. She was executed on the October 6, 1793. She faced the guillotine with dignity and composure.

Aired 07/05/2020 | Rating TV-14

Episode 3 Preview | Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

Video has Closed Captions

Uncover the myths and secrets that led the doomed Marie Antoinette to the guillotine. (30s)

Escape from Paris

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During the revolution the royal family make a desperate attempt to flee Paris. (4m 9s)

“Let Them Eat Cake”

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Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”? (2m 46s)

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