Versailles Century

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Versailles Century
Versailles Century
19 July 1740
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19 July 1740

From the Memoirs of the Duc de Luynes

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On this day, our diarist records the arrival and reception of a foreign diplomat:

“M de Camas, the extra-ordinary envoy of the King of Prussia, arrived here the day before yesterday. He came today to announce the death of his master, the late King of Prussia. I already noted the ceremonial last year…”

Nonetheless, Luynes then re-hashes the ceremonial at l…

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