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NEWJ.736.014
15 Jun 1736:11,13 (480)
London, May 1. [Report of the marriage between Augusta the
Princess of Saxe-Gotha and Frederick the Prince of Wales.] .
. . Their Majesties, the Duke and Princesses, who in the
afternoon had come to the Prince of Wales's apartment,
retired from thence about eight o'clock; and in half an hour
after, the procession of the bride began, from the guard
chamber to the Chappel Royal, in the following manner:
Eight trumpets four and four, kettle-drums, serjeant
trumpeter, the master of the ceremonies, her highness's
gentleman usher between two heralds; the bride in her
nuptial habit. . . returning, the procession of the
bridegroom was made in the same manner as that of the
Princess. . .
The marriage service was read by the Lord Bishop of
London, Dean of the chapel; and after the same was over a
fine anthem was performed by a great number of voices and
instruments. . .
The nuptials of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was
observ'd on Tuesday night throughout this city with the
greatest demonstrations of joy and satisfaction; and some
worthy citizens, on this further strengthening the
Protestant interest, (a truly joyful occasion) finely
illuminated the monument, to shew their regard to his
Majesty, and his most illustrious family, the great
protectors of it. There were likewise fireworks, bonfires,
illuminations, ringing of bells &c. with all possible marks
of joy, more than were ever seen on any occasion. . .
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