Law of Guernsey new text was eventually prepared and received royal approval in 1585 by Henry III of France. The setting out in writing of the previous French common laws provided a basis of understanding for the Courts of Guernsey. At the same time that France was consolidating its laws, Elizabeth I enquired about the laws and duties of the Channel Islands. The commissioners to Guernsey found certain faults, resulting in the laws being defined and "L’Approbation des Lois" being published. "L'Approbation" itself became Guernsey law by an Order in Council dated 27 October 1583. There were areas missed out and faults in
Culture of Guernsey 19th-century novelty dance which also remains popular with costumed folklore groups in various parts of Europe. Some traditional folk songs such as "Jean, Gros Jean" and "J'ai perdu ma faumme" have survived. Groups such as "La Guaine du Vouêt" and "Les Dànsaeurs dé L'Assembllaïe D'Guernésiais" perform at events such as "Lé Viaer Marchi". According to Edith Carey (1903), the traditional "chifournie" had disappeared from Guernsey by the mid-nineteenth century. John Ireland settled for a time in Guernsey. Recently, Guernsey has hosted a live music event called Guernsey Live. This music festival has been one of the biggest events in the