Sisi

Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria... - ...will become The Empress of Austria.

Franz opposes everything that I ever taught you.

I do not want to deceive you, Duchess. It will not be easy for you in Vienna.

By Vienna, do you just mean the courtiers?

Or do you also mean yourself?

I fear I also mean myself.

His Majesty thinks about stopping by.

His Majesty? - The Emperor has certain expectations.

All suitors will immediately leave the establishment, please.

Did The Emperor enjoy your services?

Why are you interested in that? - I will be his wife.

You have no clue, do you?

Franz will know what to do.

I want you to come with me to court. You will teach me everything I need to know.

Your Majesty, The Emperor will receive you now.

Disappear!

Who was that?

The servants of Esterházy.

Usually the entire court would be here to watch us.

But I had protocol changed.

I said you were too young.

Come.

It will be an exhausting day.

They will check if we did our duty.

Good morning, Your Majesty.

Well, Sophie, I would like to get dressed now.

That is the job of your ladies-in-waiting, dear.

Some of them train half their lives to be allowed to serve an empress.

It also does not pass by them if one among them only pretends to belong to us.

If you are thinking about Countess of Lotty, she is here by my will.

You have to earn respect at court first, Elisabeth.

But...I am The Empress. - Do not embarrass us.

You know what you must do.

Highness.

Time for the morning toilet.

I hope you woke up well rested.

You will have to complete a strict program today.

In the meantime, I will familiarize you with protocol of the next days.

Tomorrow, your honeymoon with The Emperor will begin at Laxenburg.

There I will personally educate you on the upcoming reception of the crown lands.

You can already practice for that today because you will see off all of your wedding guests.

The corsage, please.

That is traditionally the job of the Obersthofmeisterin .

If you were so kind as to hand the shoes for today's ceremonial act to The Empress?

Highness.

The shoes!

Thank you very much, Countess. You possess an exquisite taste.

With all due respect, Highness, those are the shoes for the thé en famille .

Guards!

But...

Escort Countess of Lotty outside. She may return to Bavaria.

But the Countess is here by my will. - If she were a countess...

I insist.

You have to prove yourself at court first.

The Duke and Duchess of Bodelschwingh.

The Count and The Countess of and to Stein.

Countess Esterházy?

A glass of water, please.

You can also withdraw if you do not feel well.

I do not want to disappoint the people who have waited for so long.

I can handle this alone. - Thank you. I am fine.

Please don't.

Do not make the effort.

Please forgive us. My wife is not yet entirely familiar with the protocol at court.

But her leg... - Not a reason to deny the secretary of finance's wife your favor.

The Baron and The Baroness of Frankenfeld.

Majesty, the farewell of your parents is subject to the ceremony as well.

Please don't.

Duke Max. Aunt Ludovika. Helene. I will leave you alone for a moment.

Sisi.

I will miss you so much.

You will get used to it.

Like all of us.

Néné.

Hey, sweetie.

Look, who do we have here? - Help the lady with the luggage.

What are you trying to do, dear?

Shit!

Now you'll get a cat.

Let's see.

Let's go!

Hey.

Countess. - Your Majesty.

What are your intentions?

I am here to discuss the general evening protocol with The Empress.

This is not an appropriate time.

But Majesty, the reception of the crown lands is already in four days.

That is still too much for her.

In these turbulent times, you need a strong empress by your side.

You should go easy on her.

Give her time to grow into her role.

She should relax in Laxenburg for now.

Good morning.

How do you feel?

You slept for nearly nine hours.

What is it?

About yesterday, forgive me... - Yesterday was an exhausting day.

Concerning the wife of the secretary of finan...

Gogo.

Come with me. I want to show you something before we leave.

Cut the crap.

What wonderful animals.

It is still so very young.

Your Majesty!

You wished to be in Laxenburg before nightfall.

Furthermore, there is supposed to be storm today.

Give us another moment.

Can't we go without her? It's our honeymoon.

Difficult.

Yes, I will wait for the masteries in the carriage.

Be careful. He hasn't been broken in yet.

Give me the hotspur. - Majesty.

Well, look at that.

Come.

Faster. Go!

Faster!

We have owned this castle for over 500 years.

What is so important? - The banquette, Highness.

If Your Majesties would like to make a selection for the menu?

Yes.

We require your wishes.

Please turn to Countess Esterházy.

Forgive me, Your Majesty. Countess Esterházy has not arrived yet.

I just remembered something, Monsieur . The banquette has been canceled.

Please prepare a small dinner for the two of us.

What is it?

I am happy you like it.

It's nice sitting here.

Alone with you.

I think so too.

Will we do this more often from now on?

Hm?

As often as it is possible for us.

Majesty. - Countess.

Is there something on your mind?

Where are the guests?

The banquette? It was canceled.

By whom? - By me.

Thank you. You can withdraw.

Please allow me to start with the lessons for your darling wife today.

Majesty. The reception for the crown lands is already in three days.

Thank you.

We are currently not in the mood for it.

Majesty?

A message from Vienna. From The Chief of Staff .

Please excuse me.

Well then, bon appétit .

Your husband will expect you in your bedroom later.

Majesty, I still got something for you.

They give a fresh breath.

Violet candies.

If you could please... leave me alone now.

I still need a moment.

And I wish to not be disturbed anymore today.