When was it published?

October 30, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 30, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Algerine Ambassador, Public Entry, Royal Audience, Gifts To King, Lions Horses Sheep

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The Algerine Ambassador's public entry featured horses and sheep as gifts for the King, but lions were excluded. During his audience, the King apologized for the weather, but the Ambassador praised the day and the honor of meeting him.

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When the Algerine Ambassador made his publick Entry, he was desirous of having the Lions, he brought over as a present, led before him, which could not be granted; however, the fine horses and curious sheep he intended for his Majesty, were admitted into the cavalcade, but could not (as he expected) be drove into the apartments for the King to see them: at which his Excellency seemed somewhat disgusted, 'till he was assured by the Lords in waiting that it was contrary to the custom of this country.

--When he was admitted into the Royal Presence, the King told him that he was sorry that his Excellency had such a bad day for his publick Entry. No Sire, says the Ambassador, it is not a bad day, it is very fine, it is a glorious day for me, when I have the honour to behold so great a Monarch as your Majesty.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Algerine Ambassador Public Entry Royal Audience Gifts To King Lions Horses Sheep

What entities or persons were involved?

Algerine Ambassador King

Where did it happen?

England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

England

Key Persons

Algerine Ambassador King

Outcome

the ambassador was initially displeased about the gifts not being shown to the king but was reassured; he responded positively to the king's comment on the weather.

Event Details

The Algerine Ambassador desired lions as presents to lead in his public entry, but this was denied; horses and sheep were included in the cavalcade but not brought into the royal apartments due to custom, causing initial disgust relieved by explanation. In the royal presence, the King expressed sorrow over the bad weather for the entry, to which the Ambassador replied it was a glorious day to behold the monarch.