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The king who ruled had no consecrated loyalty to build upon; although he ruled in fact, according to sacred theory there was a king in France who ought to rule.
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Walter Bagehot
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This quote discusses the lack of sacred loyalty for the ruling king compared to the theoretical king in France, emphasizing the complexities of legitimacy.
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