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00:00To my people I was the Queen of Hearts.
00:30To my enemies I was a warmonger, but I just wanted to stay out of the political arena.
00:38I just wanted to be wife to the King of my country and to be a good mother to my children.
00:43Then came the war, which destroyed all my dreams.
00:48In the end it was I who had to confront the most powerful man in the world.
01:00It was very hot that summer.
01:07I loved the landscape.
01:14But the journey through Eastern Prussia was long.
01:20Everything was at stake now.
01:21Our kingdom and our honor.
01:22Even our future.
01:23I had to summon all of my courage for a meeting that would end up deciding the future of the
01:27future.
01:28Prussia.
01:29My husband and his ministers had no other advice other than to send me to the men who
01:33I despised most of all.
01:34Napoleon Bonaparte.
01:40Everything was at stake now. Our kingdom and our honor. Even our future.
01:46I had to summon all of my courage for a meeting that would end up deciding the fate of Prussia.
01:53My husband and his ministers had no other advice other than to send me to the man who I despised most of all.
02:00Napoleon Bonaparte. He had conquered our Prussia.
02:10If the Prussians really believe that their queen will change my mind, then they will be disappointed.
02:16They went to war with me and lost. Now they must pay for it.
02:21There are many people who rave about Louise.
02:23Yeah, well, we shall see if she really is as enchanting as everyone claims.
02:29For me, it was a journey to hell.
02:33To be honest, you haven't exactly flattered her, sir.
02:36Madame likes having a pretty face, but has little common sense.
02:40She incited the Prussian king against me, after all. That weakling allowed himself to get conned.
02:45And so now, he will see exactly how far mixing women and politics will get you.
02:51Not everyone feels the same. Quite a few find it rather charming.
02:54She is a little warmonger. And she will not turn my head.
02:58Prussia has worked too hard to try and achieve peace.
03:01But a little conversation with her can't hurt.
03:05All of my hard work and conquests aren't about to be threatened by pretty eyes, my dear Marat.
03:11God be with me.
03:18Just remain calm, Majesty. Napoleon has a weakness for beautiful women.
03:23Yes, well surely you have heard what he has said about me.
03:26Louise.
03:27All of our hopes rest with you. You alone can save Prussia.
03:36Forget for the moment all of the insults that Napoleon said about you and your husband.
03:42Do not talk about politics. Just be a good wife. A mother.
03:47Czar Alexander was our loyal ally. His words helped. But this didn't concern Russia.
03:56And my husband, the king of Prussia, was helpless. Now from this bitter cup I must drink.
04:03Believe me, Majesty. Napoleon will admire you. And in the end he will yield.
04:22Is this enough skin? Or should I show more?
04:33I'm not.
04:36I'm not.
04:40Was I really made for it? To become queen?
04:44My sister Federica and I ...
04:47We were the two Mecklenburg princesses.
04:52I could have remained a princess my whole life.
04:54Our mother had died early, and so we grew up with my grandmother in Darmstadt.
05:05We called her Mabushka. She didn't exactly take to the rules of court.
05:16And if I'm honest, we always preferred to mess around rather than sit and learn.
05:24When we were older, Father introduced us to better society.
05:34We were always going to balls in the imperial city of Frankfurt.
05:38There was nothing more exciting for us.
05:41Here loudmouth young officers romped around, raving about their heroic actions and looking for beautiful women.
05:48And it also swarmed with aristocrats who had fled the French Revolution.
05:53I cared little about that.
05:59I wanted to dance.
06:01Your daughters are really charming, dear Duke.
06:09Really enchanting, like angels.
06:11Yes.
06:13And they must be guarded.
06:15Especially in these times, one must surely have to think twice as to who could be a good match.
06:23Well, one thing's for sure, I would never give them to a Frenchman.
06:27I would prefer to give them over to Prussian keeping.
06:31You'll have to excuse me.
06:41The Prussian delegation has arrived.
06:43Yes, thank you.
06:44We were not rich, but our father had good connections.
06:49And so Federica and I would get to know the Prussian princes better.
06:55Ludwig and his older brother, Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm.
07:01Do you care to dance?
07:03Do you know what I heard?
07:05Yes, I love to dance.
07:06Do you?
07:07Yes.
07:08Do you know what I heard?
07:17I was 17, Friedrich Wilhelm 22.
07:20I loved him.
07:22Of course, I had already heard that he was quite shy.
07:25And a bit stiff.
07:26It's the best thing.
07:28Either way, I liked him.
07:30Even though he barely said a single word to me and danced somewhat awkwardly.
07:34And how about you?
07:36Do you often come to these balls?
07:38Because whenever he did speak, then he meant it.
07:41Sometimes.
07:42He was honest.
07:43Yes, thank you.
07:44A little later, he proposed to me.
07:46I like the countryside too.
07:47But I like to dance more.
07:49Hey, um, excuse me.
07:51Yes.
07:52Oh, really?
07:54And my sister Federica also found her groom, Prince Ludwig.
08:01So there was a double wedding in Berlin.
08:05We were so curious about the city.
08:07The castles, all the people.
08:10On the way there, we wondered how we would be received.
08:20Then we heard the cheering.
08:22All that joy.
08:24This way, Princess Ludwig.
08:26This way, Princess Ludwig!
08:28This way, Princess Ludwig!
08:29This way, Princess Ludwig!
08:30Welcome!
08:31Welcome!
08:32Welcome!
08:33Welcome!
08:34Welcome!
08:35Welcome!
08:36Welcome!
08:37Welcome!
08:38Welcome!
08:39Welcome!
08:40So many people, Federica.
08:41And they've all come for us.
08:42I didn't even know that the Prussians could be so merry.
08:45Hello!
08:46Composure, please, ladies.
08:50And that was my future lady-in-waiting, Countess Vos.
08:56She served the Prussian court for a long time, and would adjust to me.
09:00Did you see that?
09:01Hello!
09:02This way!
09:03This way!
09:04This way!
09:05Hey, look!
09:06There's a Brandenbrook Tower!
09:08All these people were waiting for us, as they had never seen a princess before.
09:13Later, it became clear to me that Prussian rulers preferred to hide their wives rather than show them publicly.
09:20That should be different now.
09:22On behalf of the people of Berlin, we have the honor of humbly presenting these verses to your royal highness.
09:40I thank you!
09:43Wonderful!
09:44What?
09:45Watch your etiquette!
09:48What about etiquette?
09:50Please keep your distance.
09:53But why?
09:54Why?
10:11Friedrich Wilhelm and I married on Christmas Day, 1793, in Berlin Palace.
10:16Two days later, Federica and Prince Ludwig also became married.
10:23One ball after another, we were gazed at everywhere.
10:28Here, listen to what they're reporting.
10:41The bride looked enchanting and seemed to be full of grace and goodness.
10:45It says seemed?
10:47Sweet!
10:48Sweet!
10:49What does it say about my dress?
10:50Hold on!
10:51She looked at her fiancé with an expression of confident love.
10:54Put that away. It sounds funny.
10:56And here it says that he walked to the altar so quickly that you could hardly keep up.
11:03Federica!
11:04And there was nothing more solemn than what the court chaplain said then.
11:09You have been chosen by Providence to gladden the crown prince's heart.
11:16They always talk like that.
11:18The court and fatherland expects you to be a shining example for all.
11:23And he meant you by that?
11:24Yes.
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12:00Yes.
12:01Yes.
12:02Yes.
12:03Yes.
12:04Such a thing does not belong at court.
12:06Your mother turned away in horror.
12:18Come in.
12:24Morning, ladies.
12:30Countess Vos?
12:34Ah, the fashion magazines. Come and join us, Countess.
12:39You too, Friedrich. You must look for something, something you like.
12:43My Friedrich Wilhelm. I offered him the same thing on the wedding night.
12:48He agreed. But it was difficult for him to open up.
12:52I am more familiar with uniforms.
12:55Look here, that is the Greek style. That would suit us both very well.
12:59That's what they wear in Paris.
13:01Countess.
13:02One shouldn't wear too lightweight fashion these days.
13:05And especially not if it comes from that... from that immoral country.
13:10From France, Countess.
13:12But they are just clothes.
13:14I loved my husband. And he loved me. Even if we were different.
13:27But soon daily life moved into the court.
13:32Sometimes, it was yawningly boring and deadly quiet.
13:37The people liked me.
13:40But I often felt lonely in the desolate rooms of our palace.
13:43I counted the days until the next ball. Until the next party.
13:53I didn't want to end up with the other wives of Prussian kings.
14:12Friedrich the Great preferred to take care of his lords rather than his wife.
14:18I wanted to live. And be happy with my husband. And with the people here.
14:25I was happy for any distraction.
14:48We're already there.
15:05Already? We have to go give audience.
15:07I'm sorry. I dress exactly like how you said, my dear shadow. Unfortunately, it went on a bit.
15:12You look simply enchanting, dear Princess. You were admired.
15:16Not many women are wearing a ribbon around their chin. Like you, you are giving weight to the fashion.
15:20And yet, that is just the place of my neck.
15:24You should continue your work now.
15:26The sculptor who made the Quadriga in the Brandenburg Tower wanted to immortalize my sister and me as princesses.
15:33You don't need to chaperone us and suffer.
15:481797. Shadow made our statue out of marble.
15:52Frederick Wilhelm was soon the Prussian king. And I, his queen.
16:07It made no difference to me. But for him?
16:10Unacceptable. You may have looked like a beautiful Prussian Venus.
16:17But now you are a queen.
16:22But everyone who has seen it so far has been totally enchanted. They love it.
16:27I'm sure it is successful. But portraying my wife publicly like that bothers me.
16:33Please allow me to suggest a suitable place to keep this piece.
16:38I'm sure I will be able to find one that you will definitely like, your majesty.
16:42Yes, think about it, Shadow.
16:45As long as this one is hidden.
16:49Until it's decided.
16:53Sometimes I was a real grump.
16:56But why was he afraid?
17:03Louise?
17:14I think it's wonderful.
17:22During the summers, we mostly spent our time on our small estate paredes.
17:34Everything was different there.
17:36No etiquette.
17:37No politics.
17:39No obligations.
17:41And Friedrich Wilhelm was different.
17:43He lovingly looked after the children.
17:51After ten years of marriage, we had three boys and two girls.
17:54They were our everything.
18:03At Harvest Time in Peretz, we lived exactly how we wanted.
18:16And everyone was welcome.
18:18Aristocrats, citizens, craftsmen, and farmers.
18:21In our little kingdom, we were just like children.
18:23We had no idea of what stood before us.
18:47Napoleon was on the move.
18:49He wanted to rule all of Europe.
18:54Fire!
19:02Prussia wanted to remain neutral.
19:04But was it possible?
19:09I worried about the future sometimes.
19:14I would like to stay here a little longer.
19:16I would too, but...
19:21I must go to Berlin.
19:23Then you must explain it to our children, Majesty.
19:27You wanted to tell me everything in your heart.
19:30You promised me.
19:31Some things are just best left alone.
19:32Because of Napoleon?
19:34He is preparing to become emperor.
19:37He's shameless.
19:38Just a little man.
19:39It suits him.
19:40But fortunately, Prussia is not France.
19:41Many admire him.
19:45Wherever he goes, the people cheer for him.
19:46But fortunately, Prussia is not France.
19:49Many admire him.
19:50Many admire him.
19:51Wherever he goes, the people cheer for him.
19:52Some here sympathize with him.
19:54Everything is changing.
19:55The people here love us.
19:56No one's about to start a revolution against us.
19:58Berlin is not Paris.
19:59But...
20:00But fortunately, Prussia is not France.
20:01Many admire him.
20:02Where ever he goes, the people cheer for him.
20:03Some here sympathize with him.
20:04Everything is changing.
20:05Many admire him.
20:06Wherever he goes, the people cheer for him.
20:08Some here sympathize with him.
20:09Everything is changing.
20:10The people here love us.
20:11No one's about to start a revolution against us.
20:12Berlin is not Paris.
20:13As for Napoleon troubles, listen to the right advisors.
20:20And then decide.
20:23You are the king here.
20:25I'm sorry.
20:26I'm sorry.
20:27I'm sorry.
20:28I'm sorry.
20:29I'm sorry.
20:30I'm sorry.
20:31I'm sorry.
20:32I'm sorry.
20:33I'm sorry.
20:34I'm sorry.
20:35I'm sorry.
20:36I'm sorry.
20:37I'm sorry.
20:38I'm sorry.
20:39But what's to decide?
20:42There's too much at stake.
20:48He just wanted peace.
20:50Peace for Prussia.
20:53For us.
20:55And for himself.
21:00But how could there be peace?
21:02When Napoleon could just take whatever he wanted.
21:05Where he conquered former powers.
21:07Or created new states.
21:09Before forcing them into a union.
21:11He wanted Prussia on his side too.
21:23If we wanted to retain our independence.
21:25Then we needed support.
21:27Help from allies with whom we had good relations.
21:30For me.
21:31There was only one who could stand by us.
21:32If it became serious.
21:33At first.
21:34Fiedrich Wilhelm didn't want him to come.
21:35But I wanted him to.
21:36To.
21:37He was such an impressive person.
21:38At last.
21:39We would meet again.
21:40We had written many letters to each other.
21:41Alexander Pavlovich Romanov.
21:42Alexander Pavlovich Romanov.
21:45Alexander Pavlovich Romanov.
21:48Alexander Pavlovich Romanov.
21:50L��어 wrote hisarina.
21:51he was such an impressive person at last we would meet again we had written many letters
22:03to each other alexander pavlovich romanov the russian czar
22:13how long has it been since we've seen each other the memories of our first meeting have never left me
22:25i have read all your letters several times through
22:29i've thought about you too louise yes my compliments majesty thank you you're graceful and determined
22:40in everything you do you know the people of prussia admire you so many have come out just to see you
22:49not just because of me
22:50now i will only hit you once with great pleasure
23:00it's good you're here my friend i'll have you know the queen is threatening me again
23:10i'd hate to disappoint majesty
23:17without further ado let me get to the point
23:22we are friends so if needs be we stand with each other on the battlefield
23:28i can only advise you unite with russia against france
23:32i am honored by your offer but prussia's neutrality has stood the test thus far
23:44one must pit oneself against bonaparte
23:47i cannot simply provoke napoleon
23:51together we can stop him we can't wait much longer time works in his favor we have to act
23:59prussia's not prepared for a war soon he will declare war against you
24:05you must be on our side together with austria
24:08united we will defeat that upstart
24:10i found it so difficult to not get involved
24:18didn't friedrich wilhelm understand how opportune the moment was
24:22at least my husband was prepared
24:27to offer napoleon an ultimatum and to mediate between the opponents
24:31should the plan fail prussia would then join russia's side
24:36but again napoleon was quicker
24:50before we could put any of our plans in motion
24:52there was a terrible battle in december 1805 at austerlis
25:04russia and austria were defeated there was a retreat
25:14friedrich wilhelm was forced to come to an arrangement with france
25:18but the humiliations didn't end there and many prussians had long since had enough
25:27they are occupying our cities
25:30they are breaking every treaty and they are marching through our territories as they
25:34please
25:36friedrich you must oppose napoleon and soon
25:40i'm negotiating with him the softer you are with him the more he is just mocking us
25:45he takes what he wants he simply does what he wants
25:48he beat russia and austria
25:52you know what that means
25:54we just don't have the resources to continue without something worse happening something worse
25:58that happened a long time ago
26:01louise
26:04my hands are tied
26:05friedrich
26:08you must trust in yourself
26:12violence against violence is the only way now
26:14it wasn't long before friedrich wilhelm saw too that there was no other way out
26:20and ordered the mobilization
26:23high prussian military and ministers urged him to act
26:26i was honorarily assigned to a dragoon regiment i was proud of my uniform
26:34have you seen how loyal my soldiers are to both me and to the king
26:44they are inspired by thoughts of fighting for their fatherland and to defend us
26:48they all look so impressive in their uniforms
26:51yes they do we must push napoleon and his armies all the way back behind the rhine
26:57otherwise the nightmare will never end for sure
27:04what's wrong countess are you not excited yes of course
27:10but are you sure that you really want to accompany our army not all the way to the front line
27:20have you already been on a battlefield god forbid
27:26but i have seen many women cry over their fallen husbands and sons
27:32i hope that our army is really strong enough to defeat napoleon do you think that i'm worried now
27:40uh too small
27:46it was napoleon who forced us into this war we have no choice
27:51sometimes you have to go to war if you want peace it'll be all right
27:57it actually looks like the prussians are going to fight us after all doesn't it
28:02even though the thought of it is absurd
28:04sir it's said that the queen of prussia is completely infatuated with her own regiment
28:13madam should prefer to look after her offspring
28:17no my concern was our country and its sons who were going to war with napoleon
28:23i had no idea of the danger i was in
28:37majesty what are you doing here to see the king you must go back you can't stay here
28:55take me to my husband but that is not possible
28:57i can't go back because the french are all over there well there is another way god keep you safe
29:06that way yeah
29:10i only learned about what happened afterwards on the battlefields of jaina and our stead days later
29:28nearly 35 000 people died on both sides or were wounded
29:36morale
29:39pack all your things for berlin
29:42our once victorious army was destroyed in october 1806
29:46under no circumstances could i fall into the hands of the french
29:55oh where is it i can't find it
30:01but how much time did i have left
30:06hurry there's no time
30:08please bring that too hurry go pack the bedroom we have no time
30:13all right i got that already
30:15okay put this downstairs
30:18oh are you moving to take this
30:20yes come on go on hurry up
30:25we don't have much time to have
30:26right i've got it
30:32hurry make sure you pack the fit
30:33let's get out of the way
30:34let's get out of the way
30:34let's get out of the way
30:38majesty i'll help you please
30:41where is the king
30:43no one knows he's disappeared
30:45no one has had any news of where he could be
30:48is he not with his army
30:50army doesn't really exist anymore
31:00whoofaland our doctor was now the only one i could rely on
31:08you must set out at once your majesty
31:11my children where are my children
31:13don't worry they've already been taken to safety
31:21whoofaland you must come with me i can't do it alone
31:23of course of course please you must hurry
31:30i fled berlin just in time
31:38and napoleon stripped our beautiful castles
31:42and gloried in his triumph
32:01frederick the great didn't listen to women at all
32:05against him we wouldn't be here now
32:08frederick wilhelm is a decent fellow with whom i could have made an arrangement
32:12but no matter such as things are
32:16but he ordered the mobilization
32:18yeah i'm sure that she incited him to do it after all she set the sars against me
32:23but instead of accusing her one really ought to pity her
32:28it seems madame definitely has a conscience
32:35if this isn't french silk
32:38fragranced with musk no less
32:40and now let's see
32:54with whom the queen has been corresponding
32:56my dear marat
33:03the queen deserves to be unmasked don't you think
33:07please pass the following
33:11over to the newspapers
33:12i didn't understand how napoleon could be so cruel
33:22i was on the run for weeks
33:29and nevertheless i heard the lies that monster was spreading about me
33:32everyone is convinced that the queen is solely responsible for all of the suffering that the
33:38prussian people have had and then everywhere one hears
33:43she was so good so gentle a year ago but how she has changed since having a suspicious meeting with
33:50kaiser alexander this year
33:55also found in the queen's apartment was a portrait of kaiser alexander of russia
34:02also of notice some talk of certain documents which prove how unhappy the princes are
34:09and which grants their wives certain influence over many political actions where they should not
34:18some notes reports and state papers
34:23were found amongst ribbons and lace among other toiletries belonging to the queen
34:33stop
34:36he robbed us of everything the country the people
34:40even my honor
34:43i just wanted to get away far away
34:46via stettin kusrin koenigsberg and the coronian spit i finally reached memel at the northern end of prussia
35:05there i finally saw my family again and regained my strength even though the war was over but at least
35:14now the czar was on our side i know what you have suffered but i am certain that we are capable of
35:19winning and if it should only serve to comfort you
35:25napoleon is offering us a ceasefire
35:29and what are his terms
35:30they are demands that we can scarcely meet but the war would be over should we just give up
35:43you must have faith together we can defeat napoleon
35:46are we strong enough yes and what i say applies neither of us will fall alone either we fall together or not at all
35:57good
36:08i'm relying on our alliance
36:09then it happened that disastrous battle at friedland
36:19of our forces 20 000 men were lost the french only lost half as many
36:24why did napoleon have to win again
36:43hurry up
36:54they've arrived
37:03over there
37:07my god
37:20i never wanted this
37:24i hate being right
37:32we had no choice
37:35perhaps not
37:39but this is the price
37:40who will put an end to the terror
37:51no one
37:54what about alexander
37:56where is alexander
38:00napoleon is negotiating with him
38:02alone
38:03alone
38:03no
38:04we made a promise
38:09together or not at all
38:12he says now is not the time to set terms
38:22what happened then was like a wicked dream
38:30friedrich wilhelm could do nothing but watch these mortifying events unfold
38:35as our fate was decided
38:38napoleon curry favor with alexander and flattered him
38:49we must now be allies in peacetime
38:59we must now let the world have a rest
39:06i am your servant
39:07just as you are mine
39:12and uh what happens to prussia
39:15prussia
39:16has to pay for its arrogance
39:20prussia always took generous spoils in the past when they had power
39:26and now it will get just what it deserves
39:28and then the news reached me and that gave me a great idea
39:58i should go to tilsted
40:00to talk to napoleon
40:02i of all people should confront this vile person
40:05after everything that he had done to me
40:09should i ask for mercy
40:11or defy him
40:12i was on my own
40:24surrounded by men who gave me all the best advice i could hope for
40:29and then waited for me to turn the tables
40:30it was the hardest test of my whole life
40:46i am honored that you made the effort to come here
40:59sorry it's not appropriate to your standing
41:02nor is the situation
41:04for a beautiful woman even a man of great honor would be willing to
41:10accept certain inconveniences
41:14on the contrary it is to be regretted that we have not met sooner much regretted
41:19i'm pleased we feel the same way
41:22i have the distinct feeling that you don't really know me
41:28and what makes you think that
41:31it's said
41:33that you accuse me of getting too involved in politics
41:36huh rumors
41:39which i have never really paid attention to
41:44i would rather talk openly
41:48we have fought an unhappy war
41:51you are the winner but do you want to abuse your victory
41:56you are wearing a very beautiful dress if i may say so
41:59where did you get it
42:00vroslog
42:01do they make crepe in your factories
42:08we're talking of fashion
42:11what is it you want to talk about it
42:13about the terms of the peace
42:15so uh you are trying to appeal to my sympathy
42:22i'm appealing to your soul
42:25to your humanity
42:28as both a mother and a wife
42:31i ask you with all my heart to not take everything from my husband
42:36give my children a future
42:37why did you have to force me to take things as far as i had to down to the limit
42:44tell me how often did i offer you peace but still you rejected again every treaty of friendship
42:50because of your terms
42:53but i don't want to discuss high politics now
42:56i'm only thinking of my children
42:59should they be unhappy
43:01they are lucky and have a family
43:03and one that loves them
43:06madame please
43:07aren't you about to argue that i want to destroy prussia
43:11is that not it
43:13no
43:15but you will destroy its future if you continue with your demands as you currently are
43:21we must make sacrifices
43:23but at least allow us to have our old provinces
43:27madame
43:28it only costs you one word
43:33far be it from me to
43:36want to hurt you
43:38i will see how perhaps if we
43:41perhaps
43:48well look it's your dear husband
43:51i would hate to keep you waiting
43:53any longer
43:57why could friedrich wilhelm not have waited a little longer
44:03i would have promised the queen everything
44:17and i would have promised the queen everything
44:31the terms for peace carried our worst fears
44:40napoleon divided our country into two and demanded reparations for the war which ruined us
44:46the french occupied berlin and we had to go back into exile in eastern prussia
44:51what did we have left
44:58perhaps all of this has a meaning
45:03we must find our way in these new times we must make the best of what we have left
45:07what is left without country or power how can i reign
45:15i should abdicate
45:20i should abdicate
45:21no
45:22we need patience and help
45:27time has overrun prussia
45:30france is only so strong because it has free citizens and soldiers who believe in their state
45:34we have excellent men in prussia you just have to let them go
45:43am i supposed to leave it
45:46to those who have no respect for their monarch
45:49perhaps some have no good manners
45:52but they are strong
45:54perhaps a few of them should have the opportunity to prove themselves
46:11it can't get any worse
46:12yeah
46:25i could only encourage him
46:28he had to decide
46:33and then it happened friedrich wilhelm finally began to regain confidence
46:38in men like the barons from stein and other reformers who wanted a new start for prussia
46:52the farmers in the countryside had more freedom
46:55the children in the villages should have it better than their parents
46:59and go to school
47:07craftsmen and merchants could run their businesses independently
47:18and all subjects should become independent citizens who believe in their country
47:32cities should govern themselves in the future
47:34and the prussian army should become a national army
47:48and finally napoleon allowed us to return to berlin
47:51i had new hope for my country and for my family
48:06we celebrated my 34th birthday in the hall in which we had married
48:12these days it was clear to me that sadness helps nothing
48:16because whoever is guided by sadness invokes doom
48:25i lived off hope and forgiving forgiving all of my enemies
48:34she had beautiful eyes
48:39and she was clever
48:40her soul and intellect were in harmony
48:54at first i thought that she was interfering in the political arena
48:59but she was not involved enough
49:01our conversation
49:07was unique
49:09despite all of my efforts
49:12she set the tone that day
49:22she was not involved in the political arena
49:29instead of taking her crown from her
49:33one wanted to try
49:36and lay one at her feet
49:52i don't know
50:05never really
50:11but now i think it's really important in the miami
50:13that's what i think
50:13it's really important to see
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