>French was one of the languages of both spoken and written communication in England for an extended period from 1066 onwards and it was still used in some legal contexts up to the end of the 17th century.
Fun fact: it still is!
The formal process for the passage of bills in Parliament uses Norman French phrases - "La Reyne le veult" ("The Queen wishes it") being the most widely known as it is used during prorogation to signify that royal assent has been given to a bill to make it an Act of Parliament.
Similarly, bills transmitted between the two houses of Parliament are sent with Norman French phrases.
Fun fact: it still is!
The formal process for the passage of bills in Parliament uses Norman French phrases - "La Reyne le veult" ("The Queen wishes it") being the most widely known as it is used during prorogation to signify that royal assent has been given to a bill to make it an Act of Parliament.
Similarly, bills transmitted between the two houses of Parliament are sent with Norman French phrases.
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