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Foreign News February 7, 1766

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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The London Gazette details the ceremonial burial of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II, at Westminster on Saturday. The canopy was supported by generals including Sir John Mordaunt and Jeffery Amherst; pall by lords like Abergavenny; Chief Mourner was Duke of Grafton, assisted by various earls. Garter proclaimed his titles post-service.

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From the London Gazette. November 12.

This Gazette gives an Account of the Ceremonial of the Burial of the Duke of Cumberland on Saturday, (exactly as we gave it in our Paper of last Friday evening,)

The Canopy over his Body was supported by the following General Officers, viz. General Sir John Mordaunt, Cholmondeley, Lord George Beauclerk, Conway, Cornwallis, Howard, Rich, Honeywood, Durant, Webb, and Sir Jeffery Amherst, being in their Uniforms, and having Sashes covered with Crape in their Hats, and on their Arms. The Pall supported by the Lord Abergavenny, Cadogan, Sands, and Grantham. The Chief Mourner was the Duke of Grafton in a long black Cloak, his Train borne by Sir Christopher Knowles, Bart. The Duke of Ancaster and the Duke of Manchester, in black Cloaks, were Supporters to the Chief Mourner. Assistants to the Chief Mourner were Earl Peterborow, Earl of Dartmouth, Earl of Harrington, Earl Cornwallis, Earl Talbot (Lord Steward of his Majesty's Household), Earl of Cardigan, Earl of Pomfret, Earl Harcourt. Some Lords, Lords Sons, and Privy Councillors likewise attended.-- While the Service was read by the Dean of Westminster, the Chief Mourner and his two Supporters sat on Chairs at the Head of the Corps: The Lords Assistants and Supporters of the Pall, sat on Stools on either Side.

The Dean having finished the Burial-Service, Garter proclaimed his Royal Highness's Stile as follows.

Thus it hath pleased Almighty GOD to take out of this transitory Life, unto His Divine Mercy, the late most High, most Mighty, and most Illustrious Prince WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, Duke of Cumberland, and Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Marquis of Berkhamstead, Earl of Kennington, Viscount Trematon, Baron of the Isle of Alderney, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and First and Principal Companion of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, third Son of His late most Excellent Majesty King GEORGE the Second.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Cumberland Burial Royal Funeral Ceremony Westminster Abbey Chief Mourner Garter Proclamation General Officers Earl Assistants

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Cumberland William Augustus Duke Of Grafton Duke Of Ancaster Duke Of Manchester Sir John Mordaunt Sir Jeffery Amherst Lord Abergavenny Earl Peterborow Earl Of Dartmouth Earl Of Harrington Earl Cornwallis Earl Talbot Dean Of Westminster Garter King George The Second

Where did it happen?

Westminster

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Westminster

Event Date

Saturday Before November 12

Key Persons

Duke Of Cumberland William Augustus Duke Of Grafton Duke Of Ancaster Duke Of Manchester Sir John Mordaunt Sir Jeffery Amherst Lord Abergavenny Earl Peterborow Earl Of Dartmouth Earl Of Harrington Earl Cornwallis Earl Talbot Dean Of Westminster Garter King George The Second

Outcome

burial ceremony completed with proclamation of titles by garter.

Event Details

The ceremonial burial featured a canopy supported by generals in uniforms with crepe sashes; pall by lords; Chief Mourner Duke of Grafton with train-bearer and supporters; assistants including various earls; attendees as lords, sons, and privy councillors. Service read by Dean of Westminster; mourners seated accordingly. Post-service, Garter proclaimed the Duke's full titles and lineage.

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