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# Tradition of a king's reply, probably referring to his wife
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- Published: 2021-04-24T09:40:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T18:58:21.000Z
- Author: Alexandr Radayev
- Tags: Monarchies, Mores, Humour

When Napoleon died in 1821, King George IV of England was informed in the words: "Sire, your greatest enemy is dead"

The King is reputed to have replied as follows, presumably having his consort in mind: "Good God, is she?"