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MG-A(G.771.042
3 Oct 1771:5811,5812,5813 (1360)
From the London Gazette. . . . [Description of the
installation of the Prince of Wales, the Bishop of Osnabrug,
the Duke of Cumberland, Duke of Mecklenburg, Prince of
Brunswick, the Earl of Albemarle, Duke of Marlborough, Duke
of Grafton, and Earl Gower, in the presence of the
Sovereign]
. . . [Long descriptions of processions, ceremonies, etc]
Divine service then began; and at the words of the
Offertory, Let your light so shine; the organ playing, the
Officers of the Wardrobe spread a carpet on the steps before
the Altar, . . .
. . . [After the ceremony]
The Drums and trumpets halted at the foot of the stairs, the
Poor Knights fell on either side in the Grand Chamber,
. . . [Sovereign drank toast to Knights]
Whereupon the Knights standing up uncovered, all together
pledged the Sovereign, the Trumpets sounding, and then sat
down, and put on their caps.
. . . [Other toasts and ceremonies]
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