The famous last words of royals before they died
The final farewells of some of history's most iconic royals
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From Marie Antoinette's immortal "let them eat cake" to Queen Victoria's infamous "we are not amused," some of history's most notable royal figures haven't been ones to mince their words. When it came to their final moments, were their last utterances fit for a king or queen? In some cases, their final words were just as memorable as their reigns, offering insight into their psyche. In others, they were more mundane or simply reflective of the frailty of the human experience, reminding us that even royalty faces the same end as everyone else.
So, if you'd like to find out the famous last words of royals before they died, click through this gallery now.
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