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Royal birth and honors at Leicester House in 17th century note
The article records the birth of a prince at Leicester House with royal witnesses including the Prince of Iles and various duchesses and countesses. It notes the death vacancy of the Duke of Rutland, Henry Earl of Lincoln elected as Master of the Horse, and public rejoicing in London and Westminster with bells, illuminations, and bonfires. The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen congratulate the King, and Miss Recorder offers formal compliments. the scene closes with the royal birth announcements and associated ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Rutland
Henry Earl of Lincoln
Pri
Princess of
Kirles
Leicester House
Prince of
Iles
Dorset
Shrewsbury
Countesses of Pembroke
Grantham
Cowper
Briffal
Countess of
Picbourg
Sir David Hamilton
Crane
Lord Herbert
Negus
St. James's Park
London
Ueftminster
City of London