Comments on: why in the front of the british passport is written ‘dieu et mon droit’? http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:33:30 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Neil T http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-491 Neil T Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:19:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-491 I think its because the language of the (British and for that matter Russian) Court was French and is retained as a motto as is Latin in various other establishments.<br><b>References : </b><br> I think its because the language of the (British and for that matter Russian) Court was French and is retained as a motto as is Latin in various other establishments.
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]]> By: Dalli the Lama http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-490 Dalli the Lama Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:47:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-490 Well, you know the meaning. The reason why it's in French is down to William the Conqueror who came from France with his Norman knights. They killed Harold in battle and the crown passed over to a Norman who brought with him French influence, although he later spent most of his time back in Normandy. The motto is very old and reflects the French influence on English monarchs.<br><b>References : </b><br> Well, you know the meaning. The reason why it’s in French is down to William the Conqueror who came from France with his Norman knights. They killed Harold in battle and the crown passed over to a Norman who brought with him French influence, although he later spent most of his time back in Normandy. The motto is very old and reflects the French influence on English monarchs.
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]]> By: Eevaya http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-489 Eevaya Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:25:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-489 dieu et mon droit is God and my rights. I have no idea as to why it's written in french and not in english, but i always had this feeling that when choosing a motto, they went french because it sounds more sophisticated, you know.. :p joking apart, i really have no idea, and i think it's silly, it should be in English! So much for your national pride!!<br><b>References : </b><br> dieu et mon droit is God and my rights. I have no idea as to why it’s written in french and not in english, but i always had this feeling that when choosing a motto, they went french because it sounds more sophisticated, you know.. :p joking apart, i really have no idea, and i think it’s silly, it should be in English! So much for your national pride!!
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]]> By: David M http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-488 David M Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:07:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-488 It is the motto of Britains ruling monachs and is french for "God and my right"<br><b>References : </b><br> It is the motto of Britains ruling monachs and is french for "God and my right"
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]]> By: missusi http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-487 missusi Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:47:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-487 Yes, it is French. As French is your second language you probably know it means 'God and my right'. It has been the motto of the British monarch for centuries. The front of the British passport shows the British Royal Coat of Arms which includes the motto..<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, it is French.
As French is your second language you probably know it means ‘God and my right’.
It has been the motto of the British monarch for centuries.
The front of the British passport shows the British Royal Coat of Arms which includes the motto..
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]]> By: ange http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-486 ange Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:02:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-486 dieu at mon droit is french for God and my right, referring to the monarch's divine right to govern. it has generally been used as the motto of the British monarch since it was adopted by the English king Henry V (1413-1422)<br><b>References : </b><br> dieu at mon droit is french for God and my right, referring to the monarch’s divine right to govern. it has generally been used as the motto of the British monarch since it was adopted by the English king Henry V (1413-1422)
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]]> By: Stephen M http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-485 Stephen M Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:44:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-485 Yes it is French. It means God and My Right. Reason its in French is because it came into use in the days when English was only a fairly new language and many people spoke French + Much of France was British at the time. No idea why we still use it though.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes it is French. It means God and My Right. Reason its in French is because it came into use in the days when English was only a fairly new language and many people spoke French + Much of France was British at the time. No idea why we still use it though.
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]]> By: His Nibs http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-484 His Nibs Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:13:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-484 The Beatles had a similar coat of arms in their Apple offices back in the sixties. The words underneath were chosen by Ringo. 'Duit Hon Mon Dei' ( Do it on monday?)<br><b>References : </b><br> The Beatles had a similar coat of arms in their Apple offices back in the sixties.

The words underneath were chosen by Ringo.

‘Duit Hon Mon Dei’ ( Do it on monday?)
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]]> By: Dee L http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-483 Dee L Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:32:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-483 It is French - It means God and My Right, and is the moto of the British Monarchy.<br><b>References : </b><br> It is French – It means God and My Right, and is the moto of the British Monarchy.
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]]> By: old know all http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit/comment-page-1#comment-482 old know all Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:01:59 +0000 http://www.frichelaiterie.org/droit/why-in-the-front-of-the-british-passport-is-written-dieu-et-mon-droit#comment-482 It's Norman. Similar to French but older (1066 and all that). Having a British passport means you have the personal protection of the crown. The Queen's coat of arms is on the front and in common with many coats of arms the motto is in Norman.<br><b>References : </b><br> It’s Norman. Similar to French but older (1066 and all that).

Having a British passport means you have the personal protection of the crown. The Queen’s coat of arms is on the front and in common with many coats of arms the motto is in Norman.
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