Jill - Jack And

A popular theory states "Jack" represents King Louis XVI, who "lost his crown" (beheaded), and "Jill" represents Queen Marie Antoinette, who followed him in execution ("came tumbling after").

The phrase "broke his crown" most directly refers to a head injury suffered by Jack during the fall. Jack and Jill

The familiar first verse (first published in 1765) is: A popular theory states "Jack" represents King Louis