The end of 3.1 seems to suggest that the father has seen the future and original Magnolia caused a large scale conflict. Him being so opposed to her debuting and much more the royal family taking notice of her makes me believe that's how she got power.
That's how I read it too
Edit: Nevermind, checked it again he has a different shirt on her phone, probably from that one time she filmed in the bathroom.
Jesus Fucking Christ Y'all disgust me. It's not even funny how you guys can't fathom a man not jumping on the first opportunity he has to get into a relationship no matter what, it's kinda sad really.