When was it published?

August 18, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 18, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King, Queen, Count De Fuenclara, Princess

Q: What keywords are associated?

Dresden Court, Royal Travel, Princess Naples, Marriage Ceremonies, Pilnitz Fireworks

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letters from Dresden report that after Easter, the King and Queen will travel with Count de Fuenclara to Hubertburg and then Leipzig Fair. The Princess's departure for Naples is set for late May, with fireworks preparations at Pilnitz. Marriage ceremonies and grand feasts will follow the court's return from Leipzig.

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Letters from Dresden of the 3d of last Month, bring an Account, that after the Feast of Easter, the King and Queen are to go with the Count de Fuenclara, to Hubertburg, and from thence to the Fair of Leipsick; that the Departure of the Princess for Naples is fixed for the End of May, and they are making great Preparations at Pilnitz towards some Fireworks; and as soon as the Court returns from Leipsick, the Ceremonies of the Marriage will be performed there, and the Feasts and Diversions that are prepared in a very grand Manner, will be opened.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Dresden Court Royal Travel Princess Naples Marriage Ceremonies Pilnitz Fireworks

What entities or persons were involved?

King Queen Count De Fuenclara Princess

Where did it happen?

Dresden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dresden

Event Date

Letters From Dresden Of The 3d Of Last Month

Key Persons

King Queen Count De Fuenclara Princess

Outcome

princess departure to naples end of may; marriage ceremonies and grand feasts at pilnitz after return from leipsick

Event Details

After Easter, King and Queen to travel with Count de Fuenclara to Hubertburg then Leipsick Fair; preparations for fireworks at Pilnitz; marriage ceremonies and diversions to commence upon court's return.