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October 13, 1768 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 13, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

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King Of Denmark, Royal Arrival, St James's, Retinue, Visit To Majesties, Daily Expenses

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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The young King of Denmark arrived healthy at St. James's last Thursday evening with a retinue, described in detail, and visited the British monarchs yesterday; his daily stay costs 1000 pounds.

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August 13. Last Thursday evening, about half past six o'clock, the King of Denmark arrived in perfect health at the apartments prepared for him at St. James's. His retinue consisted of four post chaises and four, and fifteen servants on horseback. They came over Westminster bridge, and proceeded through the Park, amidst a prodigious concourse of people. His Majesty is of a middling stature, and was dressed in green and gold.

His Majesty is of a fair complexion, has a fine open countenance, flaxen hair, aquiline nose, and blue eyes remarkably sparkling.

His Danish Majesty is not yet 20 years of age, being born on the 2d of January 1749.

Yesterday, about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the King of Denmark paid a visit to their Majesties at the Queen's palace.

The daily expense of his Majesty the King of Denmark, during his abode in England, for himself, domestics, retinue, &c. which he defrays himself, is said to amount to 1000 l. a day.

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Royal Event

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King Of Denmark Royal Arrival St James's Retinue Visit To Majesties Daily Expenses

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Denmark

Where did it happen?

St. James's

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Primary Location

St. James's

Event Date

August 13

Key Persons

King Of Denmark

Outcome

arrived in perfect health; paid a visit to their majesties; daily expense of 1000 l.

Event Details

Last Thursday evening, about half past six o'clock, the King of Denmark arrived in perfect health at the apartments prepared for him at St. James's. His retinue consisted of four post chaises and four, and fifteen servants on horseback. They came over Westminster bridge, and proceeded through the Park, amidst a prodigious concourse of people. His Majesty is of a middling stature, and was dressed in green and gold. His Majesty is of a fair complexion, has a fine open countenance, flaxen hair, aquiline nose, and blue eyes remarkably sparkling. His Danish Majesty is not yet 20 years of age, being born on the 2d of January 1749. Yesterday, about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the King of Denmark paid a visit to their Majesties at the Queen's palace. The daily expense of his Majesty the King of Denmark, during his abode in England, for himself, domestics, retinue, &c. which he defrays himself, is said to amount to 1000 l. a day.