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Foreign News September 15, 1806

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Norfolk, Virginia

What is this article about?

An inquiry into the conduct of the Princess of Wales examined the birth of a child under her protection and her general discretion. The child was confirmed as from humble Deptford parents, supported by charity. Evidence from her household was reviewed, and the report presented to the King, with copies to involved parties. Commissioners: Lord Chancellor, Earl Spencer, Lord Grenville.

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PRINCESS OF WALES.

Some particulars respecting the nature and result of the important inquiry which had been instituted into the conduct of an illustrious Female are in circulation among the high circles. The examinations are said to have been confined to two points; the first respecting the birth and parentage of a child of four years old, educated under the immediate protection of the royal person in question; the next as to the general discretion of her conduct. The infant is ascertained, by reference to the registry, and to its parents, as well as by the concurrent testimony of every person examined on the occasion, to be the child of persons in a very humble rank of life at Deptford, and to have been maintained and educated by the Princess on the purest and most amiable principles of charity and benevolence.

On the second head a large mass of evidence, we understand has been brought forward, in the course of which most of the persons in her royal highness's household have been examined. The whole of the report has been presented to his majesty, who has ordered copies to be furnished to the two Royal persons personally interested, in the result of the investigation. The commissioners to whom this delicate enquiry was confined, were the Lord Chancellor, Earl Spencer, and Lord Grenville.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Princess Of Wales Royal Inquiry Child Parentage Deptford Court Commissioners

What entities or persons were involved?

Princess Of Wales His Majesty Lord Chancellor Earl Spencer Lord Grenville

Where did it happen?

Deptford

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Deptford

Key Persons

Princess Of Wales His Majesty Lord Chancellor Earl Spencer Lord Grenville

Outcome

the child was confirmed as from humble deptford parents and maintained by the princess's charity; report presented to the king with copies to interested royal persons.

Event Details

Inquiry into the Princess of Wales's conduct focused on the birth and parentage of a four-year-old child under her protection and her general discretion. The child was verified as from humble origins at Deptford, supported by charity. Household members were examined, and the report was submitted to the King by commissioners Lord Chancellor, Earl Spencer, and Lord Grenville.

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