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Description: | Diary relates to the wedding of George III and Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Coronation, and the state of peace negotiations with France
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9 September comments on a conversation between Lord Hardwicke and the newlywed King George III on the morning after his wedding: 'My Lord Hardwicke, upon the King's saying to him, as he passed by, it is a very fine day, answered, yes sir, and it was a very fine night too; His Majesty coloured as red as fire'
13 September comments that 'The Queen is rather low of stature, perfectly well shaped, a great sweetness in her eyes, which appear full of ideas, and walks gracefully. His Majesty seems extremely satisfied, and whatever pleases Him, his subjects will be always disposed to admire'
15 September comments on the progress of treaty negotiations between Spain and France
18 September comments: 'I hear Mr Stanley is recalled from Paris, & Mr Bussi is going away; so the War is to continue, & the appeal to Heaven renewed'
19 September comments on the Earl of Westmorland
22 September comments on the coronation of George III: 'The acclamations of all sorts of men, women, and children, were prodigious, and I verily believe, came from their hearts, there being so many circumstances concurring of birth, figure, affability, piety and good intentions, to render his Majesty the Darling of his united subjects. | Subjects: | Country Estates Church Of England Parishes Religion & Beliefs | Temporal: | 8 Sep 1761-27 Sep 1761 | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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