Catherine’s political abilities are tested when she’s given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the war with Swedish king. Velementov finally sees the potential of her leadership and decides to support the coup. Back at the palace, Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.

• Tony McNamara
• Ava Pickett

• Sebastian de Souza
• Dan Wyllie
• Belinda Bromilow