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Our Royal Guests was written in 1901 by John R. Hamilton. It was written to
commemorate the many Royal visits made to Canada (primarily, Saint John, NB)
and the United States between 1794 and 1901. These visits include: Edward
Augustus, Duke of Kent (1794), Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King
Edward VII (1860), Alfred Ernest Albert, Prince (1861), Arthur William Patrick
Albert, Prince (1861), Lorne and Louise, Marquis and Princess (1879), and,
George Frederick Ernest Albert and Victoria Mary Louise Olga Pauline Claudine
Agnes, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (1901). Contained in this
publication are biographies of the Royalty, photographs of the sights seen (
many excellent pictures of Saint John and surroundings), descriptions of the
ceremonies, anticdotes, and other facts and photographs of interest ie. Prayers
of Edward VII's coronation, songs of praise, etc.
He was born November 2, 1767, «Edward Augustus», Duke of Kent, the
fourth son of George III and father of Victoria, later Queen of England. He
commanded the British troops in Canada (in Quebec) from 1791 to 1793. In
December, 1793 he was sent into active service in the West Indies.
He arrived in Saint John at 6:00 PM on June 19, 1794 on the sloop of war Zebra
(having just crossed the bay from Annapolis N.S.). He was greeted by
Major-General Carleton (Governor of the Province), Colonel Gabriel G. Ludlow
(Mayor of the city), other officials, and a large number of enthusiastic
people.
Upon his landing, salutes were fired by the artillery and ships of war in the
harbour. He proceeded up Prince William Street , which was lined on both sides
by a military contingent, on his way to Chipman House (where rooms had been
prepared for him) amidst the enthusiastic cheer of the people.
The next day, he left for Fredericton. He spent two days there and early in the
morning of 23 June, headed back to Saint John, where he arrived at
approximately 10:00 PM. On his return he passed through the Falls exhibiting
both his dash and energy. The next day (Tuesday 24 June), he inspected the
defenses of the city, held a levee at Chipman House, and that evening left
onboard the Zebra to once more cross the Bay.
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