The first two individuals to offer congratulatory speeches were from the Bourbon Family, who were also France's most powerful allies, and the Regent's brother-in-law, which was in line with diplomatic protocol.
Just as people were speculating whether Austria, Russia, or Baden would speak next, a man around fifty years old, wearing a snow-white turban adorned with an emerald gemstone, came to the center of the hall from Louis XVI's right side, bowing before the King with a hand over his chest.
The representatives from various countries were taken aback.
The court ceremonial officer struck the ground forcefully three times with his scepter and loudly declared, "Envoy Plenipotentiary of His Majesty the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Ahmed Jalal, extends his congratulations to His Majesty the King."
Jalal took out a roll of parchment from his sleeve and spoke in nearly accent-free French:
