Why is the motto of the British monarchy in French?

“God and My Rights”, which is what can be seen on the Royal Coat of Arms. They often appear on the gables of older London buildings and even on British passports. If we look closely beneath the lion and the unicorn, it is this adage that is inscribed in Molière’s words. but why?

Interpretation at the “heart” of the story

To fully understand, we have to go back centuries. Between the 11th and 15th centuries, the British elite spoke French, or more precisely Norman, As historian Kevin Guillot ...