Most modern historians dismiss such rumours, however, pointing out the closeness of Raymond and his niece during her early childhood, and the effulgent Aquitainian manner of behaviour.
Kebanyakan sejarawan modern menolak rumor semacam itu, bagaimanapun, menunjukkan kedekatan Raymond dan keponakannya selama masa kecilnya, dan perilaku rakyat Aquitaine yang penuh semangat.