Does Claude End Up With Leith in Reign? No – She‘s Forced to Marry Narcisse
Let‘s start with a clear, upfront answer – no, unfortunately Claude and Leith do not end up together in Reign‘s finale. Although the two were unofficially engaged and very much in love, Claude was forced into an arranged marriage with Luc Narcisse instead for political reasons. It‘s a tragic twist that devastated fans.
Claude and Leith‘s Secret Romance Blossoms
After Leith‘s second painful breakup with Lady Greer, he started developing strong feelings for Princess Claude. The attraction was mutual, as Claude had admired Leith‘s bravery and loyalty for years.
Their romance sparked from friendship into secret love notes and midnight trysts out of the public eye. As their bond grew stronger, Leith proposed marriage, and Claude enthusiastically accepted.
Queen Catherine herself gave the couple her official blessing, in gratitude for Leith saving her life. This seemed to pave the way for their happily ever after.
| Claude‘s Interactions With… | Key Insights |
|---|---|
| Leith | Playful, comfortable, dreamy, hopeful |
| Narcisse | Uneasy, aloof, repulsed, pressured |
A side-by-side analysis shows Claude‘s true feelings
But dark storm clouds were brewing, about to dash Claude and Leith‘s hopes…
Claude Forced to Break Up and Marry scheming Narcisse
Claude‘s sister Leeza was furious about the secret engagement. She threatened Claude to end things with Leith or risk being sent away to a convent forever!
Cunning politician Lord Narcisse seized this moment to weasel his way closer to the throne. He offered Claude a marriage proposal instead, sparing her from the convent on the condition she tie the knot with him.
Trapped and helpless, Claude had no choice but to call off her engagement to her dear Leith and prepare for a marrying the loathsome Luc Narcisse.
"My skin crawls just letting him touch me! My heart is shattered having to break my promise to Leith. This misery will haunt me forever."
- Princess Claude‘s private diary entry
So why didn‘t Claude reject Narcisse and choose the convent to stay true to Leith? Most likely because she would have zero chance of ever seeing Leith again if she were locked away by Leeza‘s orders. Their love left in tatters 💔😢.
Leith Returns Only to Have His Heart Shattered Too
On the dreaded wedding night, who should heroically return but Leith Bayard himself! Against all odds, Leith survived and raced back to French Court, hoping to call off the wedding and reclaim his beloved.
But conniving Narcisse already sensed Leith might return, so he had guards seize Leith before he ever made it to Claude‘s chambers. Leith was clapped in irons and dragged to the dungeon!
Can you imagine Leith‘s anguish? Returning to the court ready to marry Claude at last, only to discover she‘s being forced to wed another man that very night!
Both lovers‘ hearts were shattered into pieces. Claude proceeded to unhappily marry the manipulative Lord Narcisse. And brave Leith was left imprisoned in the castle basement – tantalizingly close but still so very far from his Princess.
#LeithReturns – Can you imagine the storyline if Leith made it back just a day sooner? He could have stopped the sham wedding!
Some fans theorize that Claude might have found the courage to choose the convent rather than lose her true love forever. It would have been the ultimate test of their forbidden romance! 🤯
Alas, last minute hopes were cruelly dashed, and Leith & Claude were torn apart. Fans were devastated by this tragic turn of events.
