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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Stockholm, the Queen of Sweden gave birth to a prince on November 1, the first heir since 1682, sparking widespread joy and celebrations including cannon fire and a royal Te Deum service.
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The first of this month, about 7 o'clock in the morning, the Queen was safely delivered of a Prince. That agreeable event was immediately announced to the people by four successive salvos of 256 pieces of cannon.
The King afterwards went to the cathedral of St. Nicholas, attended by all the royal family, to return thanks for so wished for a benefit. Te Deum was afterwards sung, when 1024 guns were fired.
On the King's leaving the church his Majesty was followed by an immense crowd of people, who made the air resound with their acclamations.
The birth of the Prince occasions the more joy, as there had not been born an heir to the crown of Sweden since the year 1682.
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Stockholm
Event Date
The First Of This Month
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safe delivery of a prince, the first heir to the swedish crown since 1682
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The Queen was safely delivered of a Prince about 7 o'clock in the morning. The event was announced by four successive salvos of 256 pieces of cannon. The King, attended by the royal family, went to the cathedral of St. Nicholas to return thanks. Te Deum was sung, followed by 1024 guns fired. The King was followed by an immense crowd with acclamations.