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American movies ALWAYS screw-up royal forms of address


In the scene where the Duchess of Polignac (played by Rose Byrne) first meets Marie-Antoinette during an opera performance, she refers to the Dauphine as "Your Majesty", when in fact she would have been referred to as "Your Royal Highness". "Majesty" is only reserved for a Monarch and/or a Queen consort. Considering the iron clad etiquette and insane royal rituals that existed at the French court at that time, the Duchess would NEVER have made such a gaffe in the presence of the heirs to the throne!

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Well, I think the only solution for you would be to never watch another American film. So, find a new hobby because you're going to be bored.

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Not only that but she would never have been allowed to go into the royal box to chat with Lamballe.

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