When was it published?

July 1, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 1, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Dorset, Duke Of Devonshire

Q: What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Dorset, Lord Steward, Hampton Court, Royal Reception, Palace Preparations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Duke of Dorset, newly appointed Lord Steward replacing the Duke of Devonshire, visited Hampton Court to inspect alterations and ordered preparations for the royal family's reception by mid-May, including storing wines and necessaries.

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The same Day his Grace the Duke of Dorset, who received the White Staff on Thursday last, as Lord Steward of his Majesty's Household, in the room of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, now Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, went to Hampton-Court, viewed the Alterations made there, and ordered the Keeper to get the Palace in Readiness by the Middle of May next, for the Reception of their Majesties: His Grace ordered likewise Wines and other Necessaries to be stored therein for the Use of the Royal Family.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Dorset Lord Steward Hampton Court Royal Reception Palace Preparations

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Dorset Duke Of Devonshire

Where did it happen?

Hampton Court

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hampton Court

Event Date

The Same Day, Following Thursday Last; Preparations By Middle Of May Next

Key Persons

Duke Of Dorset Duke Of Devonshire

Outcome

appointment of duke of dorset as lord steward; orders for palace readiness and supplies for royal family

Event Details

The Duke of Dorset, who received the White Staff on Thursday last as Lord Steward in place of the Duke of Devonshire, now Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, went to Hampton-Court, viewed the alterations, and ordered the Keeper to prepare the Palace by mid-May for their Majesties' reception, including storing wines and necessaries for the Royal Family.