Queen as a spoiled, carefree ruler with no concept of life beyond the palace walls. Marie-Antoinette is immortalised by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, one of the best portrait painters of her time. In time the princess finds her feet, partaking in gossiping about the King’s mistress and indulging in decadent meals. Yet Marie remains painfully aware that her place is precarious, as—despite her best efforts—she fails to consummate her marriage with clueless Louis