: Henriette of England successfully negotiates the Secret Treaty of Dover with her brother, King Charles II. This alliance secures English support for France against the Dutch in exchange for cash.
: He radiates as a "heliocentric sun," using the new rules of etiquette to force the nobility into submission and ensure he is the center of their universe. Versailles_1x09
: Despite her diplomatic victory, Henriette returns to France feeling ill and collapses at a masked ball, hinting at a potential poisoning or serious illness. : Henriette of England successfully negotiates the Secret
: Louis begins training his eldest son, the Grand Dauphin, for his future as king with the assistance of Rohan. Character Developments : Despite her diplomatic victory, Henriette returns to
In Season 1, Episode 9 of Versailles , titled "," the political tension reaches a peak as King Louis XIV solidifies his power through diplomatic success and strict internal control. Key Plot Points
: Their relationship shifts as they find a new way to exercise influence within the court through the very rules Louis imposed to restrain them.
: Chief of Police Fabien Marchal works to dismantle a secret society serving William of Orange. He uncovers the fraud of the Pau ladies (including his lover, Beatrice) and discretely executes the poison monger and Beatrice's mother.