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WR.733.034
8 Oct 1733:11 (106)
Hague, July 28, N.S. An account of the instalment of the
Prince of Orange in the order of the Garter. [7/8 of a
column in all.] Saturday the 25th was the day fixed for the
solemnity of the installation, and it was accordingly
performed in the Orange-Hall of his Highness's house in the
wood near this place. This hall is one of the finest rooms
in the world for painting, the trophies of the Great Founder
of the Republick, being there painted by Rubens.
[Description follows of place, crowd, attendees,
procession]. After his Highness's master of the horse and
the great steward of his household, came the officers of the
order in their habits of ceremony, carrying the collar, the
mantle, &c. upon velvet cushions. After them marched the
Herald at Arms, who was followed by Mr. Finch; and next to
him came the Prince. The silence in the hall was
interrupted by nothing but the martial sound of trumpets and
kettle-drums placed on the top of the cupola . . .
[investiture, procession, return to the hall, repast lasting
till 9 p.m.] The ladies are to take their turn thro this
week, preparations being in hand for a feast and ball.
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