When was it published?

February 28, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 28, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

M. De St. Contest, Prince Stadtholder, Their High Mightinesses

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Ambassador, Prince Stadtholder, Diplomatic Protocol, The Hague, Ceremonial Visit

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In The Hague on Oct. 20 (O.S.), French Ambassador M. de St. Contest's arrival prompts the Prince Stadtholder to remain at Loo due to disputes over ceremonial visit protocols, delaying his presence until the ambassador's formal entry and audience.

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Hague, Oct. 20, O. S. The Arrival of M. de St. Contest, Ambassador from France, deprives us of the Presence of his Serene Highness the Prince Stadtholder, the Ceremonial not being yet regulated between his Serene Highness and that Minister, who requires a Return of his Visit from the Prince Stadtholder, which the Prince never has, nor scarce ever will yield to; and this is what obliges his Serene Highness to remain at Loo until that Ambassador has made his Entry, and has had his publick Audience of their High Mightinesses.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Court News

What keywords are associated?

French Ambassador Prince Stadtholder Diplomatic Protocol The Hague Ceremonial Visit

What entities or persons were involved?

M. De St. Contest Prince Stadtholder Their High Mightinesses

Where did it happen?

Hague

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hague

Event Date

Oct. 20, O. S.

Key Persons

M. De St. Contest Prince Stadtholder Their High Mightinesses

Outcome

prince stadtholder remains at loo until ambassador's entry and public audience

Event Details

Arrival of French Ambassador M. de St. Contest in The Hague deprives the city of the Prince Stadtholder's presence due to unregulated ceremonial protocol; the ambassador requires a return visit from the Prince, which the Prince refuses to yield, obliging him to stay at Loo until the ambassador's entry and audience with their High Mightinesses.