When was it published?

April 17, 1868 in The Daily Dispatch

Foreign News April 17, 1868

The Daily Dispatch

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Of Wales, Princess Of Wales, Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prince Of Wales, Princess Of Wales, Dublin Procession, Royal Visit, Ireland Reception, American Banner

Richmond, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On April 15, the Prince and Princess of Wales landed at Kingston, Ireland, at noon, received by the Lord Lieutenant, then traveled by railway to Dublin. There, the Mayor and corporation presented an address, followed by a procession to the Castle amid enthusiastic crowds and decorations including American banners.

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DUBLIN, April 15. The Prince and Princess of Wales landed at Kingston at noon, and were received by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and proceeded by railway to this city, where the Mayor and corporation presented an address. The royal party then took carriages, and the procession passed through the streets, reaching the Castle at 2 P. M. The route was decorated with flags, flowers, and tapestry. The sidewalks, windows, and housetops were crowded with spectators, who manifested the wildest enthusiasm. The weather was fine and the spectacle imposing. One of the noticeable decorations was the frequency with which the American banner was displayed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Prince Of Wales Princess Of Wales Dublin Procession Royal Visit Ireland Reception American Banner

What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Of Wales Princess Of Wales Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland

Where did it happen?

Dublin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dublin

Event Date

April 15

Key Persons

Prince Of Wales Princess Of Wales Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland

Outcome

the royal party was received with an address and procession, met by enthusiastic crowds.

Event Details

The Prince and Princess of Wales landed at Kingston at noon, received by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, proceeded by railway to Dublin where the Mayor and corporation presented an address. They took carriages for a procession through decorated streets to the Castle at 2 P.M., with crowds showing wild enthusiasm; American banners were notably displayed.