Prince Henry of Prussia Delivers Royal Dinner Etiquette Tale
Captain von Mueller describes Prince Henry’s mission to the United States and the Hong Kong dinner incident. He recounts the etiquette correction after Admiral Dewey’s complaint, noting the prince’s naval devotion and varied interests, including hunting sailing and horsemanship. The exchange strengthened U.S.–German relations and reflected mutual respect between Dewey and the prince.
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Germany
Prince Henry
von Eller
Peror
Miss Roosevelt
Ameriyacht
Dewey
Evans
China
United States
Prins Henry
New World
East Asia
Hong-Kong
von Mueller
Admiral Dewey
Hong- Kong
Hong Kong
Great Britain
Russia
Herr von Loeper
Valparaiso
Olympia
Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives in New York Harbor
Prince Henry of Prussia lands at West Thirty fourth street aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm after a formal welcome by Rear Admiral Evans and U S officials. The vessel passes Fort Wadsworth and Castle William salutes, while crowds and ships salute. The prince visits the Hohenzollern, meets President Roosevelt delegates, and attends a dinner and reception before departing for Washington.
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James BR. Reynolds
Evans
Holleben
Prince
Prince Henry
Nina
Barker
General Brooke
Navy Yard
Governor's Island
Illinois
Hohenzollern
Deutscher Verein
Twentythird St. Pier
Jersey City
Washington
Primes Henry of
Prussia
United States
West Thirty Fourth St
Cadet Williams
Ilinois
West
Meade
Marine Corps
John R. Brooke
Dean
Lyon
Landon
Baron von Holleben
Carl Buenz
Count von Arnim
Baron Raphire
Schweren
von Rebeur-Paschewitz
Baron von Ritter
Count Montgakas
Metropolis
America
Americans
Mr. Lew
Shooters Island
West Thirty- Fourth-St
Kronprinz
Robley D. Evans
North River
West Thirty-fourth-st
Major Low
Albert S. Barker
Brooke
Roosevelt
Prince Henry Welcomed Aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm In New York
The Kronprinz Wilhelm carrying Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in New York and docked beside the Hohenzollern at West 34th Street. Rear Admiral Robley Evans led the reception with flags, salutes, and a formal greeting from American officials.
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Shooters Island
Kronprinz Wilhelm
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