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Duke of Lorrain Faithful to King in Versailles Rite
From foreign and London prints a detailed account follows the arrival of the Duke of Lorraine incognito in Paris then Versailles. The oath of fidelity to the king for the duchy and holdings is described with ceremonial bowing and removal of hat and sword. The ceremony occurs in the king’s chamber with high officials present. The narrative includes mentions of other nobles, the Duke of Orleans, and royal attendants. It reports on international tensions across Europe including Italy, the Netherlands, and Vienna with military preparations and potential conflicts looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Lorrain
Duke of Orleans
Claye
Versailles
Bar
Alswick
France
M. de Chauvelin
Count de Maurepas
Duke of
Penilvania
Spain
d’Epernon
Cardinal de Fleury
Duke du Marge
James Drummond Whitworth
Ireland
Suffolk Street
Charing Cross
Lefe
Jackson
Dublin
Lanagrave
Heffe
Hind
Pasores
Reston
Great Basin
Seville
Don Carlos
Italy
Duke of Hamilton
Margaret Harley
Oxtorg
Fortier
Minorca
Urretche
Sir George Bing
Lord Torridgton