When was it published?

June 20, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 20, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Archbishop Of Canterbury, His Majesty, Duke Of Athol, Princess Of Wales, Prince Of Wales

Q: What keywords are associated?

Palm Sunday Sermon, King Recovery, Court Condolence, Prince Interment, Royal Mourning

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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British court news: King George attends Palm Sunday service at St. James's after illness, receives condolences; preparations for Prince of Wales's funeral begin. (148 characters)

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April 1. Last Sunday, being Palm-Sunday, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury preached before his Majesty at the Chapel Royal at St. James's, being the first Time of his Majesty's appearing there since his late Indisposition. The Sword of State was carried to and from the Chapel by his Grace the Duke of Athol. After Divine Service, there was the greatest Appearance of Nobility and Gentry, to condole his Majesty, that, perhaps ever was seen at Court. The King appear'd to be in perfect Health; and in the Evening paid a Visit to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, at Leicester-House. His Majesty was dressed in Purple-cloth and Weepers.

April 4. Yesterday Morning Orders were given Out by the Master of the Wardrobe, to get all Things in Readiness for hanging the Princess's Chamber with Mourning, and 74 Silver Branches for Candlesticks, against the Interment of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Palm Sunday Sermon King Recovery Court Condolence Prince Interment Royal Mourning

What entities or persons were involved?

Archbishop Of Canterbury His Majesty Duke Of Athol Princess Of Wales Prince Of Wales

Where did it happen?

St. James's

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. James's

Event Date

April 1 4

Key Persons

Archbishop Of Canterbury His Majesty Duke Of Athol Princess Of Wales Prince Of Wales

Outcome

king appeared in perfect health after indisposition; preparations for interment of prince of wales

Event Details

On April 1, Palm Sunday, the Archbishop of Canterbury preached before the King at the Chapel Royal at St. James's, his first appearance since indisposition. The Sword of State was carried by the Duke of Athol. Nobility and gentry condoled the King, who visited the Princess of Wales at Leicester-House, dressed in Purple-cloth and Weepers. On April 4, orders given to prepare the Princess's Chamber with mourning and 74 silver branches for the Prince of Wales's interment.