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Foreign News October 13, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Williamsburg, Virginia

What is this article about?

The King of Denmark plans to be received as king at the British Court but as Prince of Travendahl elsewhere; special dining arrangements are made for him and his retinue, and he will cover all expenses during his stay in England.

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It is said that his Danish Majesty has signified his being ready to be received in his proper character of King of Denmark at the British Court, but that he intends to appear every where else as Prince of Travendahl.

One table only is ordered to be kept for the King of Denmark and the Nobility that attend him, at his particular desire; and another for the rest of his retinue.

We are informed that the King of Denmark proposes to defray the whole expences of himself and retinue during his stay in England, for which purpose a large sum of money is now lodged in the bank.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

King Of Denmark British Court Royal Visit Retinue Arrangements Expenses Defrayed

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Denmark Prince Of Travendahl

Where did it happen?

England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

England

Key Persons

King Of Denmark Prince Of Travendahl

Outcome

special dining tables arranged for the king, nobility, and retinue; king to defray all expenses with money lodged in the bank.

Event Details

The King of Denmark will be received as king at the British Court but appear as Prince of Travendahl elsewhere. One table for him and attending nobility, another for the rest of his retinue, per his desire. He plans to cover all costs of his stay and retinue in England.

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