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Royal Birth Celebrations Stir Dutch Conscience in Paris

Reports from Paris and The Hague describe mixed joy and tension over the Spanish royal birth and marriage celebrations. French and Dutch forces, politics, and finance strain underline ongoing skirmishes and potential for wider conflict. Dutch accusations of oppression fuel concerns, while Madrid reports warn of coin shortages and mutinies unless Gallic support arrives. The scene shifts between court ceremony, military calls, and anxious diplomacy.