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MS-B.771.107
10 Oct 1771:1253,1254,2261,2262,2263 [=126] (1/32)
From the London Gazette. Ceremonies observed at the
Installation of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . . .
[detailed description of installation of the sons of George
III and others to Garter and various other degrees. At
bottom of third column:]
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 . . . [service ended]
The drums and trumpets halted at the foot of the stairs,
. . . [details of procession, company to dinner.]
Toward the latter end of the first course, a cup being
brought . . . whereupon the Knights standing up uncovered,
altogether pledged the Sovereign, the trumpets sounding; and
then sat down, and put on their caps. . .
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