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Foreign News June 1, 1827

The National Republican And Ohio Political Register

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio

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On Holy Thursday, King Charles X of France performed the traditional ceremony of washing the feet of 13 children representing the apostles in the Gallery of Diana, giving each 13 five-franc pieces and serving 13 dishes. Attended by the royal family and officers, followed by chapel service.

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The following account of royal mummery exhibited by his most christian majesty Charles X. is translated from a Paris paper of the 12th of April:

Yesterday being Holy Thursday, the King performed the ceremony of washing the feet of thirteen children who represented the apostles. The children were dressed in scarlet tunics, and had small bags embroidered with silver, into each of which his majesty put thirteen pieces of five francs. The King afterwards served to each of them thirteen dishes of dried fruit, vegetables, etc. The ceremony took place in the Gallery of Diana, and was attended by the Royal Family, the Great Officers of the crown, etc. The Royal party afterwards attended divine service in the Chapel.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

Royal Ceremony Holy Thursday Washing Feet Charles X Gallery Of Diana

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles X Royal Family Great Officers Of The Crown

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Holy Thursday, The Day Before The 12th Of April

Key Persons

Charles X Royal Family Great Officers Of The Crown

Event Details

The King performed the ceremony of washing the feet of thirteen children who represented the apostles. The children were dressed in scarlet tunics, and had small bags embroidered with silver, into each of which his majesty put thirteen pieces of five francs. The King afterwards served to each of them thirteen dishes of dried fruit, vegetables, etc. The ceremony took place in the Gallery of Diana, and was attended by the Royal Family, the Great Officers of the crown, etc. The Royal party afterwards attended divine service in the Chapel.

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