In 1776 Copenhagen, the King and Princess Caroline Mathilde's wedding night marks the beginning of a tumultuous tale. The royal marriage is a political alliance, and Princess Caroline feels revulsion towards her husband. As the King sets off on a pleasure trip, a young doctor is summoned to attend to his health, seizing the opportunity to revive him and gain the King's favor. Impressed, the King brings the doctor back to Copenhagen, and a forbidden love affair blossoms between the doctor and the Princess, ultimately leading to devastating consequences.
Loves of a Dictator
The royal wedding between the King and Princess Caroline Mathilde takes place in Copenhagen, 1776, but the union is marked by a lack of affection, as the Princess is repulsed by her husband's scandalous behavior.