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Franz Joseph, in all his glory.

There is a message from Vienna. An heir to the throne has arrived.

Our gift has been completed at the last minute.

No, no!

- You whore boy, disappear! - Leave me alone!

Stop! Leave me alone!

- Come on, beat her up! - The little rat!

Do you want a round too?

Thank you for your visit, Baroness.

God bless you and the Imperial Family.

Excuse me, Your Majesty. Problems at the convent school again.

So what was it this time?

Marie?

- You promised to stay out of trouble. - You said we should go riding.

- It's not that easy... - Why not? You are the empress.

I want to go to court.

To Vienna?

You're better off here, trust me.

They say I'm not a countess. Is that why I'm not coming?

No.

Why then?

The court. It's like a corset laced too tight.

- It suffocates you, and in no time... - You promised my mother that.

I'd rather suffocate than stay here one more day.

You must live quite close to us.

Just like your mother did.

Mor!

Hello, my little darling.

It's Marie. And this is my daughter, Gisela.

- Countess von ... - I know who she is.

How is the little crown prince?

Pretty good.

- Marie will live with us now. - What does my son say about that?

I want to tell him myself.

The resemblance is striking.

Hopefully not in all areas.

His Majesty, Franz Joseph 1.

By the grace of God, Emperor of Austria.

President of the German Confederation.

I hereby welcome all members to Vienna.

Together we have achieved security and stability in Europe.

I hereby declare the meeting of the Association open.

Initially, I would like to ...

Ned!

Welcome, Mr. von Bismarck.

Sorry for the delay, Your Majesty.

It is a long way from Berlin to Vienna.

It is true, Your Majesty. Finally, continue.

- I haven't started yet. - Fine.

So let me take this opportunity to, in the name of Prussia -

- to wish you congratulations on the birth of the young crown prince.

I hope he and your wife are doing well.

Thanks. They are doing great.

Is it already time for a memorial service?

How else should I interpret your gift?

Austria has made an excellent effort for the German Confederation.

But the time has come to step down from this role.

Prussia must have the leading role in the German Confederation.

Everyone knows you won't last in a war.

Prepare a report on our weapons, ammunition and remaining funds.

Franz, there must be another solution.

Bismarck will exploit our weaknesses.

To prevent war, I must confront him with a huge army.

What is your plan?

Under the given circumstances -

- I have no choice but to beg for a few francs from Napoleon.

- Or more than that. - He's usually your enemy.

If I borrow the money from him so that we can arm ourselves against Bismarck -

- he doesn't stab me in the back in case of war.

SUMMER COMPANY

He only gets them back if you win.

Or he takes Bismarck's side if you show signs of weakness.

It's our only option.

Sisi. Don't you want to rest a little more?

You have been working for a long time.

- Is everything alright? - Yes. Don't worry.

I have something to tell you. I took Marie to court.

Her mother was executed.

Of us.

Marie is not his mother.

She'll never find out.

I trust you know what you are doing.

So.

You reached out. What did you dream?

It was just a nightmare. There is no danger.

What's wrong?

I am going to Biarritz and ask Napoleon for a loan.

To what?

Bismarck wants to push us out of the German Confederation.

He will even risk a war.

We can only prevent that by teaming up with Napoleon.

Then I'll go with you.

I would like you to rest a little more.

It won't look good for you to arrive alone.

And Napoleon has high thoughts of his wife's opinion.

As we know very well.

Beware.

Se her!

He was my engagement gift from Franz.

He likes to be talked to.

But don't tell him your secrets.

Maybe he's babbling.

Isn't the cage too small?

- He doesn't know anything else. - But he's still a bird.

Cautious. Cautious.

Your mother gave me this for you.

I waited until you could read it yourself.

She taught herself to read and write.

She was a very impressive woman.

I see the same in you.

It was hers too.

It's yours now.

I'm going away for a few days.

Will you talk to him for me?

See you soon, Marie.

It was on her last big trip that we lost her.

I'm glad you're coming with me anyway.

Come, the coach is waiting.

Do not worry. She has raised a boy before.

She's here!

I didn't think he would come.

Next time we forget the invitation.

Sisi!

- We want to see the empress! - Sisi!

Look what I brought from Paris.

So you are trying to charm the empress.

And you take care of Napoleon.

It is wonderful. He designed the dress and I love it.

It's perfect, isn't it?

It's great to see you again.

It is an honor to see you among my friends.

Your girlfriends?

Eugenie? Eugenie, get away.

- Excuse me. - Your Majesty.

How sweet it is.

- It's beautiful. - What is her name?

Frenchmen prefer to be among their peers.

Andrássa's strike.

They look stunning.

May I speak to you for a moment?

As you can see, I am very busy.

What brings you to Biarritz?

I had the pleasure of being sentenced to death by your wife -

- so I've been on a tour.

Then you got the best out of it.

The French women are apparently also happy that you are back.

With permission.

So you also swapped Vienna for the Atlantic?

My husband and I want to strengthen the bond in a loving friendship.

With Napoleon? Why?

Better tell me what to do.

A gift from the Marquise de Baume-Clément to Empress Eugénie.

- Thanks. - A little surprise.

Asking for a favor makes friends faster than doing one.

Show her your trust. Entrust yourself to her.

Stop.

Marie, from the outside in.

Hot hors d'oeuvre. Soup.

Fish. Main course. Dessert.

Did you know my mother?

Barely.

Do you know how she died?

This is not something you talk about at the dinner table.

She was sick. That's all I know.

Your Majesty. May I ask you something?

Tonight I could use some privacy -

- with my wife.

What do you mean?

Tyendet practically lives in the same room as us.

At home, we've barely had a minute...

... for a moment alone.

Shall I get you another room?

I'll see what I can do.

Excuse me.

Francois Joseph.

Why did you change your mind and accept my invitation?

I'm sleepless over something, Your Majesty.

Is it about a woman?

Maybe a French woman?

No Unfortunately not.

Your Majesty, it is Prussia I am concerned about.

Otto von Bismarck lures me into war.

What do you want from me?

My only option is to fight him with a worthy army.

Asking his former enemy for help. That I must say.

To be honest, my dear François Joseph, Bismarck has just left.

He asked me to remain neutral in the matter.

- What did he promise you? - I don't need any promises...

... to choose my friends.

- What happened? - Bismarck has already been here.

We will be late.

- How did Napoleon react? - He didn't say that.

That means we still have a chance.

Franz, now you have to keep a cool head.

Who knows who else Bismarck talked to?

It will probably work.

You are not alone.

Your Majesty?

Could we take a picture together?

The most beautiful European empresses on the same chaise longue?

That picture will one day be worth more than this castle, won't it?

Sit still.

Hello.

How do you do it? Even the puppy is spellbound.

We must do everything to convince him.

It will not be easy.

Franz, can we talk?

- I'll wait for you there. - Where?

I asked Eugénie for a private room.

You can make friends faster by asking for a favor.

It's a friendship certificate.

She even told me that she would also like an undisturbed night.

I can not wait.

After him.

- L'hombre - The Emperor plays solo in a suit.

Bravo!

The most exquisite guest. The Austrian Emperor.

Sit down. The next round is still open.

It is said that Napoleon hates to lose.

So do I.

They have the shovel.

They must lie sleepless over Bismarck -

- if you fold such a bad card with such a good hand.

I heard you hate to lose.

What else do people say about me? In Austria.

That you puff yourself up like a frog that thinks it's an ox -

- that you are your wife's lap dog and that you are fickle.

It was good!

It's been a long time since anyone dared to speak out against me.

Since you have come to party, let's party indeed.

The card game was a pleasure to me, Your Majesty.

Now don't be such a candle snuffer.

I have an appointment with my wife.

Is it true?

Thank you for now, Your Majesty. I hope you choose peace.

- Calm down, let me help you. - No, I'm fine.

Nothing has happened.

But you're pretty out of breath.

Here you go.

Put it on.

It is not necessary. I'm fine.

What are you doing here so early, Count Andrássy?

I wanted to go for a swim, but I guess it's not advisable.

Are you sure? They get sick.

It is better than the Emperor seeing me wearing another man's jacket.

- Where is the empress? - She rode a ride, Your Majesty.

Good morning.

- You were up early. - I was on the beach.

Napoleon had set out to ignore me.

In the meantime, I have a small thank you for Eugénie.

A gift from Elisabeth, Empress of Austria.

I guess I just ruined it all.

Vent!

My husband says, You are here to finance a war.

I ...

They are right. We are here to ask…

In Laxenburg we prevented a war together.

I also want to do that now.

I thought you were interested in a real friendship.

Excuse me.

We are empresses. Friendship is not an option for us.

So you've never had a real girlfriend either?

I ...

- Forgive me. - Please stay here.

"Always be honest and pious, my dear child."

"Regards your mother."

I'm afraid the mission was a failure.

Good evening, Joseph.

My wife asked me to introduce you to one.

Baron de la Font-Chatteuille, director of the National Bank of Paris.

Your Majesty.

Are you still interested in a loan?

- Your Majesty? Are you lost? - Have you seen my husband?

I think the gentlemen have something to talk about.

It has been my honor, Your Majesty.

Just promise me one thing.

I will be silent as the grave regarding our agreement.

If you will allow a statesman's advice -

- then it is rarely the sting of the enemy that is the most painful.

Bismarck has also spoken to your Hungarian friend.

- Count Andrássy. - Your Majesty.

What a surprise to see you here.

A successful party is worth every journey.

Are you saying that?

I hear that your trip was planned for other reasons.

They also met with Bismarck, right?

Don't you think I keep my promises?

Do I have to?

- What happened? - We got the loan.

That's good, right?

I wish we could dance like this every night.

Someone needs to find out which side Andrássy is on.

Andrássy? He saved the lives of the Hungarians.

Napoleon said that Bismarck also spoke to Andrássy.

He believes that is why our friend is here.

- Then talk to him. - I have done that.

But I doubt he told me the truth.

If the Hungarians side with the Prussians, we're at the mercy of them.

I'm afraid that if he wants to tell someone the truth...

... it's you.

Should I talk to him?

- What's wrong? - Andrássy has already been taken from here.

But then I'm going to Hungary.

And.

You should.

Why are you hesitating?

I'm afraid you won't come back.

Texts: Torben Grønbæk Jensen Iyuno