The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-20 00:00:00

THE KING OF PRUSSIA.

As the period approaches for witnessing the arrival of
the King of Prussia, public expectation appears to in-
crease in ardour and intensity, and great is the curiosity
that prevails to learn the routine of daily life which his
Majesty means to pursue during his brief sojourn in this
country. Now, as it is not unlikely that the present
illustrious guest will pursue the same attractive round of
festivities which were graced by the attendance of his
Royal father on the occasion of his visit to England some
thirty years ago, an occasion as complimentary to Bri-
tish valour as it was gratifying to British pride, it may
not be uninteresting to lay before the reader a short ac-
count of the pageants, fetes, and entertainments with
which this country maintained her boasted hospitality,
in doing honour to her illustrious guest and ally: To
those who do not remember an event so important in the
page of history, it may not be unnecessary to state, that
the King of Prussia was accompanied on that occasion by
his imperial brother the Emperor of Russia, with their
suites, and that they were received and entertained in a
way worthy alike the country and its guests.
On Monday the 6th of June, 1814, the King of Prus-
sia and the Emperor of Russia sailed from Boulogne in
the Impyegnable,,and reached Dover at half-past six in
the evening, after a passage of five hours and a half, with
other vessels, under the command of the Duke of Cla-
rence. The passage was rather a rough one, and his Im-
perial Majesty suffered considerably from sea sickness.
Their Majesties were received on shore by Lord Yar-
mouth, Lord Charles Bentinck, and the Earl of Rosslyn.
After dinner with the Duke of Clarence, they retired to
rest. The illustrious visitors had been expected on Mon-
day, and many thousands of persons were on the watch
to catch a glance. The roads from Dover to London
were thronged with horse and foot, and vehicles of all
sorts and conditions, decorated ribbons, and flags, and
laurel. Their Majesties left Dovor on Tuesday morning,
at nine, in their plain travelling carriages ; and when at
three o'clock Sir C. Stewart. announced (this was at Well-
ing) that the Monarchs had gone on to town in a private
manner two hours before, the disappointment evinced was
indescribable. The Russian Emperor, having: thus
avoided the multitude, entered London about half-past
two in a carriage and four, and drove straight to the Pul-
teney Hotel, in Piccadilly. The King of Prussia, his
sons, and their numerous suites, came also in a private
manner, and arrived at Clarence-house, St.. James's, about
three c'olock.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7.—The King of Prussia held a
levee at Carlton-house. The Emperor, after walking in
Kensington-gardens, accompanied by his sister, visited
Westminster Hall and Abbey, where he was received by
the Dean, and then went to the British Museum ; and at
one o'clock held a levee at the Duke of Cumberland's
apartments. The Queen had likewise a, levee at five
o'clock, and the Court closed at seven ; after which her
Majesty and the Princesses, with the Emperor of Russia
and the King of Prussia, went to dine at Carlton-house.
THURSDAY.—The Emperor was on horseback so early
as eight o'clock, and rode through Hyde-park. He then
proceeded to Southwark and the City, over Westminster
and London-bridges. Lord Yarmouth and Colonel
Bloomfield joined him, and they passed the Royal Ex-
change and the Mansion-house, and turning round by the
Bank and the Excise-office, proceeded through Fins-
bury-square, along the City-road, tlie New-road,
towards Paddington, and returned down the Edg-
ware-road and Hyde-park to the Pulteney Hotel.
The Emperor wore a plain blue coat. After break-
fast the Emperor, with the Duchess and a party proceeded
in three of the Regent's carriages along the Strand,
and Fleet-street to St. Paul's, where he was received by
the Bishops of London and Hereford, and after a short
stay proceeded eastward through Cheapside, Cornhill,
Leadenhall-street, and Aldgate, to the London Docks.
On their return they went over London-bridge and
through St. George's-fields. Both in going and return-
ing he was cheered to the utmost by the populace. At
three o'clock the Prince Regent held a Chapter of the
Knights of the Garter, at which the King of Prussia,
the -Earl of Liverpool, and Viscount Castlereagh, were
elected Knights in due form. The Regent then received
the Corporation, with an address from the City on the
restoration of peace. There was a general illumination
in the evening.
FRIDAY.—This day the Royal guests visited Ascot
races, after visiting Richmond and Hampton Court.
SATURDAY.—The Royal visitors proceeded to the
Bank, where they were received by the Governor, De-
puty-Governor, and Directors, and conducted to the
Bank parlour, where a splendid collation was prepared,
About six o'clock a congratulatory Address from the
citizens of London was presented to,the Royal Viiitors.
The two Sovereigns then went, to dine with LorkLiver-
poal, and between ten and eleven proceeded to the Opera-
house. The theatre was of course crammed to the roof.
From the Opera the Royal party proceeded; tp the Bri-
tish Institution, where. :they etayed until one o'clock ad-
miring the works -that fl.dorn it. -.
SUNDAY.—The Emperor and his sister went, tsrial
Russian Chapel in Welbeck-street. In the afternoon
the two Sovereigns appeared on horseback iu Hyde-park,
amidst countless thousands of people. In the evening,
the Regent gave another banquet to the Royal visitors.
MONDAY, JUNE 12.—The Royal visitors went by water
to Woolwich, to view the grand military Arsenal. In
the evening the Royal party dined with the Marquis of
Stafford, at his princely residence in Cleveland-row.
The labours of the day were concluded at a supper and
ball given by the Earl Cholmondelv, in Piccadilly.
TUESDAY.—The Royal party visited Oxford, where
they received the address of the University in due state.
To particularise all the ceremonials that took place
during two days would far exceed all reasonable limits,
and a description would require "
A muse of fire that mightascend

The brightest heaven of invention."

In the evening the Royal party set off for Woodstock,
whither they were preceded by the Marlborough family
to do the honours of Blenheim.
THURSDAY.—The King of Prussia and Emperor of
Russia went to St. Paul's Cathedral, to witness the an-
nual assemblage of the charity children.ln the evening
both Sovereigns dined with Lord Castlereagh, and after-
wards visited Drury-lane Theatre.
FRIDAY.—The Royal party went to the Military Asy-
lum, at Chelsea, from thence to Chelsea Hospital, and
then to Greenwich, where they viewed the Hospital and
Naval Asylum. In the evening the two Sovereigns dined
with the bankers and mercbants of London, in Merchant
Tailors' Hall.
SATURDAY.—A grand fete will given by the Corpora-
tion to the Royal party in the Guildhall. The Prince
Regent went in a state carriage with eight cream-co-
loured horses. The whole affair was conducted in an-
cient precedents, and went off magnificently.
SUNDAY, 18.—The Xing of Prussia went to St.
Hanover-square, and afterwards pro-
George's Church,
ceeded to Oatlands to dine with the Duchess of York.
The Emperor went to the Russian Chapel in Welbeck-
street., from whence they went to Chiswick on a visit to
the Duke of Devonshire. At ten o'clock there was a
dress party at Carlton-house.
MONDAY.—The Monarchs witnessed a review in Hyde
Park. In the afternoon her Majesty held a Court to re-
ceive the formal farewell visit of the two Sovereigns.
At eleven _o'clock their Majesties "went to the grand fete
given by White's,. Club, atlinrlington-house,
where dancing was kept up till six o'clock in the =ruins.
TuEsne.T.—After his Imperial Majesty liacl brew
fasted, a deputation from the Society of Friends