A royal musketeer in blue crosses swords with a cardinal's guard in red in a sunlit palace courtyard

Paris · Anno Domini 1665

YOUR HONOR DEMANDS A DUEL?

BOOK IT FIRST.

By order of His Most Christian Majesty, King Louis XIII, all affairs of honor must now be arranged through the Royal Bureau of Duels.

Edict of the Crown

By Order of His Majesty

The Royal Decree Concerning Affairs of Honor

Ceremonial portrait of King Louis XIII
LUDOVICUS XIII · REX FRANCIAE

DE PAR LE ROY

Let it be known throughout the Kingdom of France that the settling of disputes between gentlemen shall henceforth be subject to proper royal administration.

No gentleman shall arrange an affair of honor without first submitting a request to the Royal Bureau of Duels.

The date, hour, location, and opposing party shall be recorded for the preservation of order and royal dignity.

Louis XIII

KING OF FRANCE

Ceremonial portrait of d'Artagnan, Captain of the King's Musketeers

THE KING'S MUSKETEERS

A WORD FROM THE CAPTAIN

CHARLES DE BATZ DE CASTELMORE, D'ARTAGNAN

Captain of the King's Musketeers

“

Gentlemen, honor is everything. But even the noblest duel requires proper organization. His Majesty expects punctuality.

— d'Artagnan

ROYAL SUPERVISION. MUSKETEER PRECISION.

REQUEST AN AFFAIR OF HONOR

Submit your petition to the Royal Bureau of Duels.

Registre Royal

The Royal Register

Proceedings currently under consideration by the Crown.

I

Marquis de Valoisvs.Count de Beaumont

A Disagreement at the Royal Ball

Awaiting Approval
II

Chevalier de Montfortvs.Baron de Rochefort

An Insult to Noble Honor

Reconciliation Recommended
III

Viscount de Saint-Clairvs.Monsieur de La Fontaine

An Unfortunate Remark About a Horse

Under Royal Review

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Approved Grounds

Where Honor Shall Be Defended

PRIMUS

The Royal Courtyard

A distinguished setting for matters requiring immediate clarification.

SECUNDUS

The Gardens of Versailles

For gentlemen who appreciate beauty even in moments of disagreement.

TERTIUS

Place des Vosges

A Parisian setting of noble tradition and impeccable discretion.

Codex Honoris

The Gentleman's Code

  1. I.

    A gentleman shall arrive at the appointed hour.

  2. II.

    The presence of two respectable seconds is recommended.

  3. III.

    Insults delivered before breakfast are considered exceptionally discourteous.

  4. IV.

    The King's peace takes precedence over personal grievances.

  5. V.

    An apology may restore honor without the inconvenience of a duel.

  6. VI.

    His Majesty reserves the right to cancel any affair of honor.

Questions of Etiquette

Frequently Asked Questions