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Royal Speech Opens Parliament and Peace Promises
A packet from Britain arrives with news of the royal Speech to both Houses. The Queen praises peace with Spain, urges unity, and urges support for supplies and the Protestant succession. The Commons vow thanks and to back the settlement of Europe while condemning seditious papers and Rumours. A courier notes European diplomatic shifts and Italy’s stance amid ministerial expulsions.
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