1849, Guillot dies from his fall in Tilburg's catholic cathedral. So half-wit son Willem is in line for succession, but refuses until the government convinces him to keep the throne warm at least until his son Wiwil reaches majority. Wiwil is blamed for the accidental death of his brother Maurits, which spoils the relationship with dad, only to worsen when Wiwili finds his true love, Mathilde van Limburg-Stirum, who is rejected by pa.
—KGF Vissers