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Foreign News July 25, 1771

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Berlin, Prussian King reviewed garrison regiments in presence of visiting Swedish King and Prince Frederick Adolphus, who admired the troops' precision. Prince Henry prepared their reception at Rheinsberg before Swedish monarch's return to Stockholm.

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BERLIN, April 20.

Last Sunday the different Regiments which compose this Garrison marched out of Town, and were exercised by his Prussian Majesty, in the Presence of the King of Sweden, and of his Brother Prince Frederick Adolphus, who both expressed great Admiration at the Celerity and Exactness with which the Troops performed their various Exercises and Evolutions. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia was also present at the Review, but immediately set out for his Country Seat at Rheinsberg, to prepare for the Reception of his Swedish Majesty, who, with his Brother Prince Frederick Adolphus, went thither; where his Majesty proposes to pass a Couple of Days, and then to proceed on his Journey to Stockholm.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Diplomatic Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Berlin Military Review Prussian Troops Exercise Swedish Royal Visit Rheinsberg Reception King Of Sweden Journey

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia King Of Sweden Prince Frederick Adolphus Prince Henry Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Berlin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Berlin

Event Date

Last Sunday (Reported April 20)

Key Persons

King Of Prussia King Of Sweden Prince Frederick Adolphus Prince Henry Of Prussia

Outcome

swedish royals expressed great admiration for troops' performance; planned short stay at rheinsberg before journey to stockholm.

Event Details

Regiments of Berlin garrison marched out and performed exercises and evolutions under King of Prussia, observed by King of Sweden and Prince Frederick Adolphus, who admired the celerity and exactness. Prince Henry of Prussia attended the review then departed for Rheinsberg to prepare reception for Swedish visitors, who proceeded there for a couple of days.

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