The purpose of this article is to refute Guy Stair Sainty’s so-called “Legitimist” Case. A. Male Succession Sainty correctly states that succession to the crown is limited to males in the male line — that is to say the agnates of Hugh Capet. This became known as the Salic law. Sainty explains some of the … More Refuting Guy Stair Sainty
Continuity of the Crown Many people wonder or question the practice of the French pretenders using regnal numbers when they aren’t actually on the throne. This is because of one of the Fundamental Laws called Continuity of the Crown. It says that once the king is dead, the next in line is automatically king. France, therefore, … More Why We Use Regnal Numbers
What is the French Nationality? Firstly, we must say that “nationality” is a contemporary term. The Anjouists point this out and twist it in their favour by claiming nationality was anachronistic and didn’t really exist in the Old Regime. The term did not exist, but the French knew there was such a thing as a … More Nationality
Regicide and Political Chaos Jacobins and historians accuse Louis XVI of being a “tyrant.” Jacobins celebrated their treasons against their king. Even today, the anthem of the French Republic is filled with Jacobin lyrics! Was Louis XVI a tyrant? Of course not! He was a good man, though not very politically savvy, which would aid … More The Case for the King
A certain Anjouist, whom we don’t feel is worthy of mention*, has made an absurd, petty, and dishonest assertion against the late Count of Paris, de jure Henri VII of France. [*The man in question is a devious character who (ironically) calls his opponents “liars” and “idiots.” He prefers to use personal attacks rather than … More Refuting an Anjouist Dishonesty
In recent years, there has been some buzz about a lost branch of “Bourbons” in India. An English newspaper even had the headline “The next King of France? An Indian!” Well, that’s precisely the problem, isn’t it? An Indian cannot become King of France, for France cannot have a foreign king, which would be … More Statement on the Supposed “Bourbons” of India
We have said it before and will say it again: we are Legitimists. “What is a Legitimist?” you might say. Or aren’t the supporters of Don Luis Legitimists? Definition and Etymology First, we must define what Legitimism/a Legitimist is. Google defines it as “support for a ruler who claim to a throne is based on … More Real Legitimism
