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(Created page with ""We" for "I" by kings * English monarchs refer to themselves in the first person plural * the idea is that the monarch represents all of the people ** so when the monarch speaks, it means the nation itself is speaking * Example of "Royal We" ** 1763 Royal Proclamation by George III: <blockquote>''Whereas '''We have taken into Our Royal Consideration''' the extensive and valuable Acquisitions in America, secured to '''our Crown''' by the late Definitive Treaty of Peace,...") |
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"We" for "I" by kings | the traditional English Royal personal pronoun is "We" for "I" by kings | ||
* English monarchs refer to themselves in the first person plural | * English monarchs refer to themselves in the first person plural | ||