When was it published?

August 6, 1839 in The Caledonian

Foreign News August 6, 1839

The Caledonian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lady Flora Hastings, Queen, Duchess Of Kent

Q: What keywords are associated?

Funeral Procession, Lady Flora Hastings, Buckingham Palace, Royal William Steam Ship, Scotland, Leith, Nobility

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

On July 10, the remains of Lady Flora Hastings were transported from Buckingham Palace to Scotland aboard the Royal William steam ship in a procession including the Queen's and Duchess of Kent's carriages, attended by nobility. The coffin was to lie in state at Leith Castle for one day.

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Funeral of Lady Flora Hastings.--The remains of Lady Flora Hastings were removed on the 10th July from Buckingham Palace, on board the Royal William steam ship to be conveyed to Scotland. Among the carriages in the procession were the Queen's, that of the Duchess of Kent, and those of a very large number of the nobility. The coffin was enclosed in a strong wooden case for embarkation, some of the relatives being present at the ceremony. On arrival at Leith the remains were to be conveyed privately to London Castle, where they would lie in state one day.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Funeral Procession Lady Flora Hastings Buckingham Palace Royal William Steam Ship Scotland Leith Nobility

What entities or persons were involved?

Lady Flora Hastings Queen Duchess Of Kent

Where did it happen?

Scotland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Scotland

Event Date

10th July

Key Persons

Lady Flora Hastings Queen Duchess Of Kent

Outcome

remains conveyed to leith to lie in state one day

Event Details

The remains of Lady Flora Hastings were removed on the 10th July from Buckingham Palace, on board the Royal William steam ship to be conveyed to Scotland. Among the carriages in the procession were the Queen's, that of the Duchess of Kent, and those of a very large number of the nobility. The coffin was enclosed in a strong wooden case for embarkation, some of the relatives being present at the ceremony. On arrival at Leith the remains were to be conveyed privately to London Castle, where they would lie in state one day.