When was it published?

December 1, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 1, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

King Return, Finland Journey, Gulf Bothnia, Queen Meeting, Royal Health, Sweden Court

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The King of Sweden has returned safely from a arduous journey through Finland around the Gulf of Bothnia, meeting the Queen at Upal on the 19th. Their joyful reunion was celebrated widely, and the King noted improvements needed along the route.

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STOCKHOLM, Aug 22. The King is happily returned from his Journey into Finland round the Gulph of Bothnia: The Queen met him the 19th at Upal; their Majesties Transports of Joy and Tenderness upon this Meeting were inexpressible. Every Body rejoiced exceedingly at the King's returning in perfect Health, after the Fatigues of a Journey of above 400 German Leagues thro' Roads that were almost impracticable, and thro' which none of his Predecessors had ever attempted to travel.---The King took Minutes every where in his Journey, of what was to be redressed, removed, or procured.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

King Return Finland Journey Gulf Bothnia Queen Meeting Royal Health Sweden Court

What entities or persons were involved?

The King The Queen

Where did it happen?

Finland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Finland

Event Date

Aug 22

Key Persons

The King The Queen

Outcome

the king returned in perfect health after a fatiguing journey; took notes for redressments and procurements.

Event Details

The King returned from a journey of over 400 German leagues through Finland around the Gulf of Bothnia via nearly impracticable roads. The Queen met him on the 19th at Upal, and their meeting was marked by inexpressible joy and tenderness. The public rejoiced at his healthy return, unprecedented among predecessors. He recorded notes everywhere for what needed to be redressed, removed, or procured.