Hugues was anointed at Reims with an oil said to have been brought to earth by the angels, thus establishing kingship by divine right for the French.
Hugues was never anointed as a king.
mnli hypothesis: Hugues was never anointed as a king. premise: Hugues was anointed at Reims with an oil said to have been brought to earth by the angels, thus establishing kingship by divine right for the French.