William was born in England as the son of William Beaumont. As the sole heir of his father, he was sent to one of the most opportune places for marriage and work opportunity. Versailles. Philippe was miserable. He despised his wife. His brother, he was sure, saw him as nothing more than another citizen he could bend to his will. The court hated him. And now . . . now he was absolutely smitten with the new noble, William Beaumont. *** **Based largely off of the TV series, Versailles**