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NYM(G.781.104
20 Aug 1781:21 (1557)
[London] On Tuesday evening the last ball and supper for
this year was given at the Queen's Palace to a select number
of the nobility, &c. of both sexes. His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales danced first with Lady Augusta Campbell, and
afterwards with the hon. Miss North; the Duke of Dorset with
the Princess Royal, Prince William Henry, Prince Edward,
Princess Elizabeth; Ladies Stormont, Warwick, Hon. Miss
Thynne, &c. &c. were of the country dance, cotillion, or
quadrille parties. Their Majesties with Prince William
Henry, the two Princesses, and Prince Edward, retired to
supper between 12 and 1, accompanied by those of the
nobility, who did not join in the dance. His Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales presided at another table with the
dancing party. A little after two the dances were renewed,
and continued till near half past four yesterday morning,
when their Majesties who returned to the ball room after
supper, with the Prince of Wales and the rest of the royal
family retired. . . .[Nobility present listed.]
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