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Foreign News September 6, 1838

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Staunton, Virginia

What is this article about?

Speculation in London about Queen Victoria's potential marriage to her cousin Prince George of Cambridge, encouraged by Lord Melbourne, despite court opposition. Prince, aged 20, plans a two-year absence visiting Gibraltar and Malta before the union.

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The Queen's Marriage.--The constant attendance of Prince George of Cambridge on the Queen, when she is engaged in a party of pleasure, has given much uneasiness to a certain clique of confederates at Court.--The Queen is one who, though young in years, well knows power; and she is one also who will not allow her feelings to be controlled by impertinent interference. Lord Melbourne encourages the intimacy between the Royal cousins, and there is every prospect of seeing the Prince the consort of Queen Victoria. Should this event come off, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth among the German satellites."

Prince George is now in his twentieth year, and it is stated that he will remain at Gibraltar, visit Malta, and others of our possessions, so as to be absent two years, when he will receive her Majesty's hand. Our marriages of cousins have not always been felicitous; but we imagine that the Prince, who is particularly generous and good-tempered, will make a very comfortable companion for the little lady.--London Satirist.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

Queen Victoria Marriage Prince George Cambridge Royal Court Intrigue Lord Melbourne Gibraltar Malta Tour

What entities or persons were involved?

Queen Victoria Prince George Of Cambridge Lord Melbourne

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Key Persons

Queen Victoria Prince George Of Cambridge Lord Melbourne

Outcome

every prospect of prince george becoming consort to queen victoria after a two-year absence; opposition from court clique and german satellites.

Event Details

Prince George of Cambridge's frequent attendance on Queen Victoria causes unease among a court clique. Lord Melbourne supports their intimacy. Prince, aged 20, will visit Gibraltar, Malta, and other possessions for two years before marrying the Queen.

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