While Marie is still struggling to secure her position (and her marriage), a new threat arrives: .
If Provence and Josephine produce an heir before Marie and Louis, Marie’s status as the future Queen becomes dangerously precarious.
Provence sides with the King’s daughters to choose Josephine of Savoy, primarily to spite Louis and Marie.
Versailles on Vacation: Power Plays at Fontainebleau Marie Antoinette Season 1, Episode 3: "Pick a Princess"
"Pick a Princess" masterfully shifts the focus from just "producing an heir" to the cutthroat competition between siblings. For more deep dives, you can check out the Episode 3 Recap on WTTW or the Review at The Review Geek .