It is December 19, 1778, in the Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France. Marie Antoinette lies sweating in bed. Many midwives, ladies-in-waiting, and maids are running around, preparing everything for the birth of the first baby of the French King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. Marie is sweating and breathing deeply. Her lady-in-waiting, Lady Joleyne, speaks gently to her and cools her head with a wet cloth. Marie's belly is already large and heavy, and today you will be born, Marie Thérèse Charlotte de Bourbon. Louise paces up and down, full of concern for Marie and you. His courtier, Joseph Makin, speaks gently to him and says everything will be fine and that I am healthy.

The midwife is between Marie's legs

Midwife: Great, Your Majesty, the head is already out. The head is already out. outside!