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MG-A(G.768.047
1 Dec 1768:13 (1212)
London. . . Sept. 20. . . On Saturday, the 10th of September
last, after the Opera, the King of Denmark, attended by the
principal Noblemen who compose his train, went to take a
view of Mrs. Cornely's house in Soho-Square. Several of the
foreign ministers, other foreigners of distinction, and of
the English nobility, were also present. Mrs. Cornelys had
put the apartments in all the possible order that a few
hours notice would admit of, and the whole were splendidly
illuminated, with upwards of 2000 wax-lights. The moment
the King entered the grand-room, the music (consisting of
French horns, clarinets, bassoons, &c.) began playing; and
his Majesty seemed very much pleased at the agreeable manner
of his reception. Dancing was proposed; the King opened the
ball with the Duchess of Ancaster, and named the second
minuet with the Countess of Harrington: The minuets were
succeeded by English country dances, and those by the French
cotillons. The company then withdrew to tea, &c. [12
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On Sunday his Danish Majesty, . . . [2 lines] arrived at
Hampton-Court Palace . . . [10 lines, admired portraits]
The Right Hon. Lady Fitzroy, and several other persons of
distinctions were introduced to his Majesty in the Presence
chamber, who received them with the utmost politeness. The
guard appeared under arms in their new cloaths, and saluted
his Majesty by beat of drum, &c. . .
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