Philippe de France

Prince Philippe de France is a love interest in the book Vying for Versailles.

## About Philippe

**Philippe** is the King's brother. He has four possible looks that are decided in automatic when you pick the main look for his brother, Louis XIV. Renée meets him when she joins the Sun Court in Versailles. The Prince is only second in line for the throne, first would be Louis' son, the Dauphin.

When he was a kid, Philippe always wanted to be like his older brother. Their mother didn’t want them to be friends and was afraid of them becoming competitors. The Prince remembers that she always saw him as a threat to his brother, never a help to him. At the age of five, he was humiliated for trying to scribble letters as he had seen his brother do, and Philippe's tutors were instructed not to teach him how to read in order to keep him from possibly organizing a rebellion. Everyone at court still thinks he’s illiterate, but Philippe confesses to Renée that he taught himself to read with a book from his nurse which he memorized, pairing words from his memory with what he saw on the page. Despite all that, Philippe loves his brother and is nothing but loyal to him. He always wanted to be called on to protect his brother, and still hopes to serve France some day.

Today, Philippe is renown for throwing parties and for having many friends and lovers. He was due to marry Henrietta in an arranged marriage but she was caught having an affair with his brother Louis, and the wedding was called off. Philippe is openly bisexual and involved with Henrietta, Armand, and the Chevalier Philippe; prior to his relationship with Armand, Philippe had an affair with his sister Catherine. According to Armand, Philippe may seem aloof and amused, but he’s more fragile than people think; he’s a good-natured, kind and generous man. His mother Anne feels like he's more vulnerable than he seems and often subject to manipulation.

As Philippe and Renée get closer, the Prince has to decide if he will turn to arts or the military. If the player chooses the former, he ends up organizing a successful exhibition and becomes a patron of the arts. Thanks to Renée’s support, Philippe is seen as a man in his own right, with his own accomplishments. She also gets him and his brother to talk about their past and reunites them.

## Relationships

* Renée de Noailles: Friend or Love Interest
* Dowager Queen Anne: Mother
* Louis XIV: Brother
* Chevalier Philippe of Lorraine: Friend and lover. They have been together for 7 years, first becoming lovers when they lived together in the Palais-Royale while the Prince was still set to marry Henrietta.
* Armand de Gramont: Friend and lover
* Catherine de Gramont: Friend, ex-lover
* Henrietta: Friend and lover
* Philippe-Jules Mancini: His first male lover. He, Philipe and the Chevalier were in an open relationship before Jules was sent away by Anne.

## Quotes

* *"I find myself surrounded by people who know nothing but will not admit it. So I find you refreshing."* (S1, Ep3)
* *"You are in possession of my secrets, Mademoiselle, and my heart. When will you lend me yours?"* (S1, Ep5)
* *"I’m beginning to care for you. You‘re beautiful. Intelligent. Daring. You’re everything that I want in a partner."* (S1, Ep10)
* *"You're beautiful, charming, intelligent. It's no wonder that everyone in court can see what I see in you. But I'm glad that I can also see you like this. Tender and vulnerable."* (S1, Ep10)
* *"As someone who grew up in deception, that ... rawness is always beautiful to me."* (S1, Ep10)
* *"One day, we'll never have to end this for fear morning will come."* (S2, Ep6)
* *"You caused this, and you inspired me into bravery. I knew that whatever my brother said, you would accept me. That gave me strength."* (S3, Ep5)
* *"With you, I would never become bored. I'd always find another adventure, however small... or however daring."* (S3, Ep7)
* *"You and I are... together. We're lovers and partners."*(S3, Ep7)
* *"Your gaze allowed me to see myself in a new light and allowed me to step into that light. I thank you for that."* (S3, Ep8)

## Trivia

* Philippe is a big fan of art and a great patron and advocate for artists. He also knows a lot about philosophy and wine.
* He loves being touched by his loved ones.
* His father died when he was too young to remember him.
* Philippe and his brother Louis used to make forts in the forest when they were hunting in the woods as children.
* He smells of cardamon and spice.
* The author stated that if the characters of the story would get transported into the modern world, Prince Philippe would be a museum curator, and he would've previously served in the army.
* The author has stated that Philippe's astrological sign would be Gemini♊.
* The author has stated that if Philippe was an animal, he would be a house cat.

## Romance path

In this story, you get to choose if you want to be faithful to Philippe or be in an open relationship with him. If you want to persue a fling while dating Philippe, please make sure to read the walkthroughs carefully since this page will only cover his monogamous path.

Some options will only be available to you if you have chosen previous romantic scenes with Philippe or if your relationship with him is good enough. Relationship choices leading to an intimate scene are marked with a 💖 symbol.

* Season 1
* Season 2
* Season 3

**Season 1**

**Ep3**

* Prince Philippe 🧡
	+ (Discuss philosophy.) (💎10) [❗ Your relationships with Prince Philippe and his retinue grow stronger.]
	+ (A faithful lover.) [❗ This choice will impact your relationship with Prince Philippe.]
	+ (Recommend a wine.) (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Prince Philippe grows stronger.]

**Ep4**

* Prince Philippe. (💎29)
	+ 💖 "Kiss me."
	+ (No matter which choice you pick, you get the following banner: ❗ You're closer with Philippe.)

**Ep5**

* "See if Prince Philippe is awake." (💎52) [❗ Prince Philippe is pleased to see you.]
	+ 💖 “Kiss me.” (CG unlocked) (Sex scene)
* Prince Philippe 🧡
* Yes, please. (💎32)
	+ 💖 “Kiss him.” [❗ The court at Versailles thinks you're disreputable.]

**Ep6**

* Yes, we'll go together. (💎103) [❗ Your relationship is improving.] (CG unlocked)
	+ (The truth.)
	+ 💖 (Kiss him.)

**Ep7**

* I don't mind sharing. (💎34)
	+ 💖 Why not?
* Outfit choice: Relaxed (💎20) OR Fashionable (💎34)

**Ep8**

* (Speak to Prince Philippe.) [❗ Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep9**

* (Go boating.) (💎156)
	+ (Prince Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Philippe improves.]
	+ Sword fighting lesson with the Prince [❗Prince Philippe appreciates your question.]
	+ Sneak a kiss
		- 💖 (Prince Philippe.)

**Ep10**

* (Confess love.)
	+ (Say you'll be faithful.)
	+ 💖 (Be intimate, stay together.) (💎28)

**Season 2**

**Ep1**

* Adjoining Room (💎45)
	+ Prince Philippe
* (Prince Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]
* (Ride with someone.) (💎22)
	+ Prince Philippe [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep2**

* (Knock.) (💎12) [❗Your relationship to Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep3**

* Prince Philippe [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep4**

* (Open the adjoining door and ask for help.) (💎19) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep6**

* (Attend Prince Philippe's party.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
	+ (Linger…)
	+ 💖 (Prince Philippe.) (💎53) [Sex scene] [CG unlocked]

**Ep 7**

* (Enter adjoining room.) (💎20) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Ep 8**

* (Prince Philippe and Chevalier Philippe's.) [❗Prince Philippe and Chevalier Philippe are flattered by your presence.]

**Ep 9**

* 💖 (Sneak a kiss with Prince Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe intensifies.]

**Ep 10**

* Prince Philippe

**Season 3**

**Ep3**

* (Advocate for the Prince.)
* 💖 (Ask everyone but the Prince to leave.) (💎30) (Sex scene with Philippe)

**Ep4**

* Catherine will give you a parasol. [❗ This parasol has been added to your 👗 wardrobe.]
* (Reassure him.)

**Ep5**

* (Help the brothers reconcile.) (💎18) [+1 Altruism 🍃]

**Ep7**

* Monsieur, we have so much to confess. (💎34)
	+ 💖 “...go forward with this.” [Sex scene]

**Ep8**

* ❗You have supported your relationship with Prince Philippe throughout Season 3.
* “...embrace him.”

## Gallery

Click here to see the CGs which are too NSFW for Fandom TOS.

* Sprites and items
* CG images
* Additional content
**Sprites and items**

Philippe's look if you choose Louis' Golden Bright lookPhilippe's look if you choose Louis' Thoughtfully Handsome lookPhilippe's look if you choose Louis' Dramatically Attractive lookPhilippe's look if you choose Louis' Intriguing and Brooding lookPhilippe (Golden Bright) in S1, Ep6Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S1, Ep7Philippe's romantic sprite (Dramatically Attractive) in S1, Ep7Philippe's romantic sprite (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S1, Ep7Relaxed (💎20) (S1, Ep7)Fashionable (💎34) (S1, Ep7)Formal (Free) (S1, Ep7)Philippe (Golden Bright) in S1, Ep9Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S1, Ep9Philippe (Intriguing and Brooding) in S1, Ep9Philippe (Golden Bright) in S2, Ep1Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S2, Ep1Philippe (Golden Bright) in S2, Ep3Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S2, Ep3Philippe (Dramatically Attractive) in S2, Ep3Philippe (Intriguing and Brooding) in S2, Ep3Philippe (Golden Bright) in S2, Ep7Philippe (Intriguing and Brooding) in S2, Ep7Philippe (Golden Bright) in S2, Ep9Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S2, Ep9Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S2, Ep10Philippe (Intriguing and Brooding) in S2, Ep10Philippe (Golden Bright) in S3, Ep5Philippe (Thoughtfully Handsome) in S3, Ep5Philippe (Intriguing and Brooding) in S3, Ep5**CG images**

CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎27)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S1, Ep10 (💎28 + 💎23) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep6 (💎53) (Only available if you agreed to an open relationship)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S3, Ep3 (💎100)**Additional content**

Pre-release promo image (RC Facebook, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Instagram, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Twitter, September 2022)Philippe's romance (RC Facebook, May 2023)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/10bur56/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/18nrmel/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/