But why is it controversial? Let's find out. Why Is 'Let Them Eat Cake' Controversial? On May 10, 1774, Marie Antoinette became queen after her husband ascended the throne of France as Louis XVI.

Marie Antoinette didn’t say let them eat cake As the story goes, when Queen Marie Antoinette heard that the French peasants were starving and didn’t have enough bread, she exclaimed “Let ...

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"Let them eat cake" is one of the most famous quotes associated with the French Queen Marie Antionette, and while there are debates surrounding whether or not she did, in fact, say it, it's often ...