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The King's Favorite
The Quasi-Queen, Part 1
Diane de Poitiers must rely on her beauty to maintain her position in Francois I's court.
The Quasi-Queen, Part 2
For more than two decades, Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite. Yet despite her strong character and legendary beauty, Diane is just a courtesan. Her position is fragile, and Henri’s impending marriage to Catherine de Medici may destroy her dreams of domination. Can she continue to enchant Henri, 20 years younger than her, forever? From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.
The Quasi-Queen, Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2 | 58m 10s
When Francois I puts Diane in charge of his youngest son Henri's sentimental education, he falls head-over-heels in love and she becomes the young man's mistress, despite an age gap of 20 years. But even as dauphin, is Henry enough to protect her from Catholic zealots, Anne de Pisseleu, and Diane herself?
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