We’re pleased that you’ve chosen to visit our informational webpage. Bourbon Dynasty (France), LLP, has often been the target of malicious journalistic attacks over the years, and we take this opportunity to set the record straight.

1. “Let them eat cake”
Marie Antoinette wishes to let it be known that she never uttered the words in question. They were, in fact, penned for her by a disgruntled former speechwriter and then distributed by the irresponsible, scandal-hungry Parisian press. What she in fact said was, “Let them eat cake.” At the time—it was during lunch—the news that the Parisian mobs were demanding bread and threatening good order brought a crimson flush of sorrow to the Queen’s cheek, and, pointing with her fork to the dessert that had just been served, she said, with an expression of indescribable care and kindness, “Let THEM eat cake,” referring to her own portion, which she would gladly have given to appease the hungry mob and prevent a dangerous situation from turning critical. It is regrettable that she was quoted out of context by an unscrupulous press, and even more so that no correction has ever been printed. She is sorry about the misunderstanding but sees no need to apologize to anyone for anything.

2. “After me, the deluge”
Another urban myth which has caused considerable damage to the brand of Bourbon Dynasty (France), LLP, has Louis XV pronouncing these words as a kind of knowing prediction of that Revolution which durably impacted our bottom line (1789-present; the House of Orléans is, we insist, a separate and unrelated business entity). What he in fact said was, “Who could ever have imagined that, après moi, the deluge would occur?” Indignant that he was quoted out of context, Louis XV reserves every legal and extralegal option of retaliation against those who would take advantage of rumor, manuscript, letterpress, linotype, and the Internet to drag his good name in the mud and make him appear not only feckless but heartless. [Note: Better tone this down. We’re trying to attract supporters among the undecided, not rev up the base at this point. Thanks. –PR Dept.]

3. “L’état, c’est moi”
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