When was it published?

August 21, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News August 21, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Kings Birthday, Royal Celebration, Court Assembly, Fireworks, Grand Ball

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Celebration of King George's 24th birthday on June 12 with bells, gun salutes, court congratulations, brilliant assembly of nobility in jewels and brocades, fireworks, illuminations, and a grand ball in London.

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June 12. Thursday being the Anniversary of his Majesty's Birth Day, when he enter'd the 24th Year of his Age, the Morning was ushered in by the Ringing of Bells, and firing the Guns on board the Ships in the River; at Noon the KING and the ROYAL Family received the Congratulations of the Nobility, Foreign Ministers, &c. There never was a more brilliant Court on any Occasion. Such an amazing Number of Jewels which the Ladies wore, as Nolegays in their Bosoms, &c. were scarce ever collected at one Time. Most of their Cloaths were Gold and Silver Brocades. The Guns in the Park and at the Tower were discharged, and in the Evening Several curious Fireworks were played off on Tower Hill, St. James's Square, Leicester Fields, Kew and Richmond, with Illuminations in Houses, and a grand Ball at St. James's.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

Kings Birthday Royal Celebration Court Assembly Fireworks Grand Ball

What entities or persons were involved?

King Royal Family

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

June 12

Key Persons

King Royal Family

Outcome

brilliant court assembly with nobility, foreign ministers, jewels, brocades, fireworks, illuminations, and grand ball.

Event Details

Thursday, June 12, marked the King's entry into his 24th year. Morning began with bells and ship guns; noon saw congratulations to the King and Royal Family by nobility and foreign ministers at a brilliant court. Ladies wore jewels and gold/silver brocades. Guns fired in the Park and at the Tower; evening fireworks at various sites, house illuminations, and a grand ball at St. James's.