The Sun.
London, England, 1814-04-21 00:00:00

'ENTRANCE of the TONG OF FRANCE

INTO LONDON:

Tberasnever was a more striking and more
demonstratltm of the true Ci
ratter, than that whiCh marked the totranee
of the KING of PrtAscr into the Metropolis yes-
'tcr(l4.y. The whole Town seemed to hare
poured forth its inhabitants on this metnor-
thle occasion, to evince the respect which the
people bore towards an illusttious Monarch, en-
-endeared by his misfortunes, and still snore by.
tine dignity with which he has supported them.
The whole• appearance of yesterday, froni an 'early
period, when there seemed to be a general hnstle
of expectation, and the acclamations which at-

tended the Proeqsion ,were, indeed, a full and mos
gratifying manifestation of British Generosity.

It is pleasing to add, that theie universal testi-
monies of respect toivarOs the August Monarch,
and exultation in the recovery of his rightful
Throne, seemed to make a deep impression upon
his heart, which he evinced as often as possible
by the appearance of pleasure and sensibility wig;)
which he returned the rapturous salutations of the
10,:ople. But we proceed to gratify our Readers'
with a full account of an event which will form an
honourable record in the annals of our Country.

The delay which • has taken place in the KING
of PRANCE leaving Hartwell, to proceed milli§
way to France, has, we are concerned to say;
been owing to his indisposition and infirm state.
However, on Monday, his MAJESTY felt himself
so much better, that be sent an express to the
Pamen REGENT, and his own RelatiVes'in this.
eriuntty, that he would undertake the journey yes=
,terday ; and arrangements were made accordingly
- for this mertiorahle unprecedented event, of a
EIN-C. of Fsasca making his public entry into
the-Metropoiis of Great Britain,,aecompaniecby
the•ostensible Sovereign of these realms in the
person of the PRINCE REGENT.
Eyery Court arrangement was made to give way
to snit the King of France's convenience to enter
Th,oodon in state, and new arrangements were
Made. The Duel-less of Oldenburg postponed her
intended journey to Windsor yesterday, on a visit
to the Queen, for some days. The Queen and
Princesses, on receiving notice of the King of
France's intention. to be in town yesterday, signi-
fied their Royal commands to have the honour of
Meeting him in London.
• , The Lord Chamberlain issued the following no:
tiep on the occasion, to about 200 distinguished
personages
" The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by the Prince Re-
gent to invite to atire6s party, on Thursday evening, •
21st April, at a quarter _before nine o'clock, to hive the ho-
nour of meeting her Majesty the Queen, and his Majesty the
King rf France.-
" Carlton House,"
Soon after four o'clock yesterday morning, the
Royal carriages and horses,, intendecltolorm rre
procession, left London for Stanmore; there to
meet the King of France.
The Order for the arrangement oi,the
tniii-
tary part of the spectacle, which appeared in the
lit,ta of yesterday, was also issued,
As it was generally supposed his Majesty would
set out at an early hour, from the Marquis of
Abercorn's, . at Stanmore, sll those who felt
;anxious to obtain a view of the 'procession on the-
road, were in motion before nine o'clock ; and,
long before twelve, an immense concourse of peo-
ple Were seen forcing their way from every part
.of the toWn, towards Hyde-Park-corner. From
the top of Oxford-street, to that part of the Edge-
ware-road, Where it is intended to unite the
Regent and PicAdington Canals, a row of car-
riages, of various descriptions, lined each side
or the way. The foot-way was filled with oe-
destrivors ; and ,the centre of- the road scarce-
ly atrorded sufficient room for the immense multi-
tude of coaches, cabriolets; landaus, gigs, and
taxed-carts, which were phocceding with.as much
expedition as possible towards Kilburn-wells.---I._
Beyond the Regent's Canal, the obstructions,
at the side of• the road, were less numerous, but
the centre- presented a very-interesting arid ani-
mated spectacle. A, string of 'carriages extended
almost as far as the eye could reach, flanked
by an immense body of equestrians, every indi-
vidual. wearing the white cockade, generally ac- •
commanded by a sprig of liwrel.
The little village_ of Kilburn was crowded to
excess—many elegant families having alighted
there, and paid a very high price for windows, in
the meanest tenements, in consequence of a squa-
dron ;•* the Horse Guards being stationed there,
• who were toast as an escort to his Majesty from
thence. It was therefore imagined, that some
little delay would take place at Kilburn, and
much anxiety prevailed to procure accommoda-
tions in so favourable a situation.

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At the top of Oxford-greet, at Hyde-Park-
corner, and in Piecadilly, considerably beyond
Albemarle-street, the throng of carriage's, princi-
pally belonging to persons of the first rank, was
Sc great, that much inconvenience ensued, when
the procession approached ; and it demanded the
utmost exertions of the constables, of whom a
large body %fere in attendance, aided by the sol-
diery, who paraded the streets, to make room for
it to pass. - Every windoW on the mad that com-
manded a view of the scene,- was occupied,--every
w,all and every gate was taken possession of—every
tree was inhabited. And amongst those Who were
obliged to content themselves with a peep, sit6di6, at
theprocession, we oberved a great number of ladies,
apparently holding a respectable class in society.
Many of the houses on the road. displayed the white
flag, bearing the fleur-de-lis, and ornamented with
branches of laurel. Such•wasthe general appear-
ance, out of town—in town, particularly in Hyde
Park and its inntiediate neighbourhood, the bustle
was still greater. The
,gate, at the top of Oxford-
street, Park-lane, Hyde-Park-corner, and Piece--
dilly, were almost impaSsable. -Thecarriages, whieh ,
were stationed two, and even, in some instances,.
three deep; were filled with elegant company, prin-
cipally females. The windows in Piccadilly exhi-