La Cour de Sainte-Elisabeth's

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20 May 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency) was received in audience by The Queen this morning. The Duchess-Peeress de Condé was also in attendance.

Mssr. René Voyet (Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Saint-Louis & Sainte-Elisabeth. Mme. Voyet was also received by Her Majesty.

21 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen arrived in Vendôme this morning, and was received by Mssr. Anthony Hurde (Provost of Vendôme). The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes) and Mssr. Antoine Pompidou (Equerry-in-Waiting) were also in attendance. Her Majesty made a visit to the Queen Marie-Sophie’s Academy (14 Rue de Blanc, 98143 Vendôme), where The Queen visited classrooms. Her Majesty then made a visit to the Lycée Brussels de Vendôme (23 Place Brussels, 98143 Vendôme), where Her Majesty was received by Mme. Marie Thurn-Carrington (Principal) and given flowers. Mme. Thurn-Carrington escorted The Queen throughout her visit, where she took part in a lesson of History. The Queen concluded her visit with a Banquet hosted by Mssr. Hurde at his residence.

22 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen held Council at 12:00 pm. Present were the following: the Most Noble Viscount de Suroz (Lord President of the Council), the Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service), the most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury), the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Guillaume Tufts (Chief Justiciar of the Realm), the Most Honorable Nicolas Arthaud (Secretary of State for the Interior), and the Most Honorable Xavier Bastien (Secretary of State for Public Works).

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke de Bon hosted a Banquet on behalf of the staff of the Foreign Civil Service this evening. Also in attendance was The Duchess de Champagny, The The Duchess de Bon, and Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon.

23 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

24 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by the Queen Dowager, arrived in Tivoli, Tiburtina this morning to attend the Wedding of the Imperial Prince to Princess Débora of Auraria, where Her Majesty was received by Mssr. Fabrice de Talleyrand (Her Majaesty's Ambassador to Tiburtina) and Mme. de Talleyrand. Also in attendance was The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes) and Mssr. Antoine Pompidou (Equerry-in-Waiting).

 

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26-28 May


26 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen arrived at King Louis X International Airport, Merteuil this afternoon. Her Majesty was received by the Most Honorable Gentleman Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service), the Most Noble Count Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), and the Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency).

The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine and The Duchess de Bon, attended a performance of the Merteuil Philharmonic Orchestra this evening. Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mssr. Darnelle Laurent (Director), who escorted them to the Royal Box.

27 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Princess Catherine visited The Merteuil Royal Gardens this afternoon, where she planted a tree. Her Royal Highness was received by Mssr. George Vaudé (Director) and Mme. Vaudé.

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess de Bon visited the Polignac Museum of Art, 194 Avenue Polignac, 86013 Merteuil this morning, where Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mme. Beatrice de Polignac (Governor of the Board of Trustees). The Duke and Duchess were given a tour of the completed renovations and concluded the visit with a banquet with Trustees and Staff.

28 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen held a Council at 10:00 am. In attendance were the following: The Most Noble Viscount de Suroz (Lord President of the Crown Council of State), the Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service), the Most Honorable Nicolas Arthaud (Secretary of State for the Interior), the Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury), and the Most Honorable Philippe Caestan (Secretary of State for War).

 

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29 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: Mme. Elisabeth Songréire was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where she kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Dietsland. Mssr. Jean-Paule Songréire was also received in audience by Her Majesty. The Most Noble Count Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was also in attendance.

[MENTION=1646]Dietsland[/MENTION]

The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess de Champagny and The Duchess de Bon, visited this afternoon L'Académie des Beaux-Arts (14 Rue de Saint-Felix, 86017 Merteuil). Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses were received by The Marquis de Villepin (Secretary of State for the Arts), Mssr. Alexandre Chombéliard (Minister of State for the Arts), and Mssr. Antony Omnibes (Director). The Queen, The Duchess de Champagny and The Duchess de Bon were given a tour of the renovated facility and observed several classes. Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses each planted a new tree in the facility's garden.

30 May

Château d'Espeyrac: The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes), arrived this morning, where Her Majesty will hold Court.

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess de Bon arrived in Haraldsburh, Dietsland to attend the funeral of The Prince Waldr. Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mme. Elisabeth Songréire.

31 May

Chateau d'Espeyrac: The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon, and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

 

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27 June 1954

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine arrived in Trier, Eiffeland this morning to attend the Wedding of Prince Wolfgang of Eiffeland and Princess Antonia de Bourgogne. Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mssr. Jacques Laffitte Garnier (Ambassador to Eiffelamd) and Mme. Laffitte Garnier. Also in attendance was Mssr. Alexandre de Roche-Sur-Yon (Equerry-in-Waiting) and The Baroness Destomb van Groll (Lady-in-Waiting to The Duchess de Champagny).

29 June 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, arrived into the capital in The Merteuil State Coach. They were escorted by Musquestaires de la Garde.

 

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1 July 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Most Honorable Albert Coidavid was received in audience by The Queen this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Home Civil Service which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. Madame Coidavid was also received by The Queen.

Her Majesty subsequently received in audience the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) and requested him to form a new Government. The Most Noble Count accepted The Queen's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister. Madame de Cöez du Barche was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen, by Royal Seals, was pleased to create and confer the title of Prince of Yvetot to The Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon.

 

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14-15 August 1954

14 August 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth:The Suite of His Royal Highness The Prince Philippe of Tiburina was received in audience by The Queen this morning. His Excellency Mssr. Lucca de Brognna (Ambassador of Tiburtina) and The Most Noble Viscount Dominique Dessalines de Vaubourg (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) were also in attendance.

[MENTION=1681]Tiburtina[/MENTION]

At 10:00 am The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine, rode in The Merteuil State Coach from Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth to Notre-Dame de Merteuil. Thye were followed by The Duke and Duchess de Bon, The Prince d'Yvetot, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre COach. The were escorted by the Gendarmes de la Garde. Upon arrival at the Royal East Door of the Cathedral, they were greeted by Mssr. Armande Finch (Seargeant-at-Arms). They then took their seats in The Royal Box.

At 11:00 am The Queen, escorted by the Gardes de la Manche, Gardes du Corps and the Musquetaires de la Garde, rode in the Cœurlois State Coach from Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth to Notre-Dame de Merteuil. Her Majesty was accompanied by The Prince Philippe of Tiburtina, The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes), and Mssr. Lucca de Brognna. Upon arrival at the Royal East Door the Royal Trumpeters sounded the arrival of The Queen and the Royal Standard was raised. There, she was received by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency) and Mssr. Pierre-Olivier de Montespan (Mayor of Merteuil).

At 12:00 pm Royal*Mass was held, led by the Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil.

At 1:00 pm The Queen, escorted by the Gardes de la Manche, Gardes du Corps and the Musquestaires de la Garde, rode in the Cœurlois State Coach from Notre-Dame de Merteuil to Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth. Her Majesty was accompanied by The Prince Philippe de Tiburtina.

The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine, rode in the Merteuil State Coach from Notre-Dame de Merteuil to Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth. They were followed by The Duke and Duchess de Bon, The Prince d'Yvetot, Prince Henride Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre State Coach. They were escorted by the Gendarmes de la Garde.

At 2:00 pm The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, The Prince d'Yvetot, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, stood from the Balcony of Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth. The 1st Grand Squadron, Royal Air Force, made a flyby over the Palace.

At 8:00 pm The Queen hosted a Royal Banquet.

15 August 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen made a Speech from The Throne this morning in the Chamber of Peers, Palais National. The Prince Philippe of Tiburtina was also in attendance. A Luncheon was held following her speech, where His Royal Highness made a Toast in Her Majesty's honor.

The Suite of His Royal Highness The Prince Philippe of Tiburtina departed for*Château d’Espeyrac this afternoon. Mssr. Lucca de Brognna (Ambassador of Tiburtina) and Mme. de Brognna are also in attendance to His Royal Highness.

The Queen hosted a Garden Luncheon this afternoon.

Château d’Espeyrac: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duches de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, The Prince d'Yvetot, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, arrived this evening.

The Queen hosted a Dinner at Château d’Espeyrac this evening in honor of Prince Philippe of Tiburtina.

 

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16 August 1954
Château d’Espeyrac: The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council & Keeper of the Royal Seals) was received in audience by The Queen this morning. Madame la Comtesse was also received by Her Majesty. Prince Philippe de Tiburtina, Mssr. Lucca de Brognna (Ambassador of Tiburtina) and The Duchess-Peeress de Conde (Mistress of the Robes) was also in attendance.

The Duke de Bon hosted a Royal Hunt. In attendance were the Prince Philippe de Tiburtina and his Suite, The Prince d’Yvetot, and Prince Henri de Bon.

17 August 1954
Château d’Espeyrac: Royal Mass was held at noontime in the Royal Chapel.

The Queen bade farewell to Prince Philippe de Tiburtina this afternoon.

The Suite of Prince Philippe de Tiburtina departed from King Louis IX International Airport, Merteuil this evening.

18 August 1954
Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen arrived this morning.

The Queen held Council at 1:00 pm. Present were the following: the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council & Keeper of the Royal Seals), the Most Noble Baron Guillaume de Tufts (Lord Chancellor), the Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Controller-General of Finances & Leader of the Chamber of Deputies), the Most Honorable Nicolas Arthaurd (Secretary of State for the Interior), the Most Noble Viscount Dominique Dessalines de Vauborg (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Xavier Bastien (Secretary of State for Public Works), and the Most Honorable Yves Hollande (Secretary of State for Economic Affairs).

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived this afternoon.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine arrived this morning.

 

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19 August 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: Mssr. Armand Coulaincourt was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Camden. Mme. Coulaincourt was also received by Her Majesty.

[MENTION=7]Camden[/MENTION]

Mssr. Louis Napoleon Maison was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Vaalrish Confederacy. Mssr. Alexandre-Louis Napoleon Maison was also received by Her Majesty.

[MENTION=1762]Vaalre[/MENTION]

The Most Honorable Xavier Bastien (Secretary of State for Public Works) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

The Most Noble Duke Casimir-Louis-Victurnien de Rochchechouart (Leader of Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition) was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

 

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22 September 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen arrived at Guildhall, 86002 Merteuil, this afternoon, where she presided over a meeting of the Council-General of Finances. Her Majesty was received by the Controller-General of Finances (the Most Honorable Victor Guyon) and the Chief of the Council-General (the Most Honorable Armand Colbert de Fleury).

The Private Secretary to the Queen (Mssr. Simon Fizes de Sauve), on Behalf of The Queen, this evening paid call to Her Majesty's Ambassador to Belmont (Mssr. Bertrand-Louis de Vexin) to pay condolences following the death of the Dowager Marquise de Vexin.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived at Chateau de Montbaizon, 14280 Montbaizon. Her Majesty was received by Their Graces the Duke-Peer and Duchess-Peeress de Montbaizon.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Princess Catherine arrived this afternoon in Kristiana, Østveg, to carry out engagements on behalf of The Queen. Her Royal Highness was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Østveg (Mssr. le Marquis Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Seignelay) and Mme. Colbert de Seignelay
[MENTION=1178]Østveg[/MENTION]

 

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10 Novembre 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen received a delegation from the Autonomous Community of Curlania this morning. The Most Honorable Luis d'Albens (Secretary of State for Curlania) was also in attendance.

The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council & Keeper of the Royal Seals) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon before Council.

The Queen held Council at 2:00 pm. Present were the following: the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council & Keeper of the Royal Seals), the Most Noble Baron de Tufts (Lord Chancellor), the Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Controller-General of Finances & Leader of the Chamber of Deputies), the Most Honorable Nicolas Arthaud (Secretary of State for the Interior), the Most Noble Viscount Dessalines de Vauborg (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Xavier Bastien (Secretary of State for Public Works), and the Most Honorable Yves Hollande (Secretary of State for Economic Affairs).

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess de Bon, His Serene Highness the Prince d’Yvetot, The Marquise and Mlle. Elisabeth de Villiers d’Anjou were received in audience by The Queen this evening.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived this morning in Tivoli, [MENTION=1681]Tibur[/MENTION] to carry out engagements on behalf of The Queen. Her Majesty was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Tibur (Mssr. Fabrice de Talleyrand) and Mme. de Talleyrand. The Countess de Saint-Aulaire (Lady-in-Waiting) and Louis de Beaupoil (Equerry to the Queen Dowager) were also in attendance.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine arrived this afternoon in Bassakusu, [MENTION=1664]Bangala[/MENTION] to carry out engagements on behalf of The Queen. Their Royal Highnesses were received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bangala (Mssr. Geoffroy Chodron de Courcel) and Mlle. Marie-Louise Chodron de Courcel. The Baroness de Germigny (Lady-in-Waiting to The Duchess de Champagny) and Jacques Savary (Equerry-in-Waiting to The Duchess de Champagny) were also in attendance.

 

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11 Novembre 1954

Palais de Sainte-Élisabeth: Mssr. Benoit Strauss was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the title, dignity and honor of Count de Rothesmont by Letters Patent. The Chief Rabbi of Cœurléon (Mssr. Jacob Strauss) and Mme. Benoit Strauss were also received by Her Majesty. The Duchess-Peeres de Condé (Mistress of the Robes), Mssr. Simon Fizes de Sauve (Private Secretary to the Queen), Mssr. Antoine Pompidou (Equerry-in-Waiting) were also in attendance.

On Behalf of The Queen, Her Majesty was most pleased to announce the engagement of The Prince d’Yvetot to Mlle. Elisabeth de Villiers d’Anjou.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager was received in audience by The Grand Duke of Tibur this morning. Her Majesty was also received by The Grand Duchess of Tibur and The Prince Luigi of Tibur. Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Tibur (Mssr. Fabrice de Talleyrand) and the Countess de Saint-Aulaire (Lady-in-Waiting) were also in attendance.

The Queen Dowager hosted a Dinner this evening on behalf of leading members of the Cœurlois community in Tivoli.


Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny, on Behalf of The Queen, was pleased to confer the honor of Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Saint-Louis & Sainte-Elisabeth to Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bangala (Mssr. Geoffroy Chodron de Courcl).

The Duchess de Champagny, accompanied by The Princess Catherine, were received in audience by The King of Bangala this afternoon. Their Royal Highnesses were also received by The Queen of Bangala, The Crown Prince of Bangala and The Princess Margaret of Bangala. Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bangala was also in attendance. Their Royal Highnesses were later Guests of Honor at a Banquet held at the Royal Palace.

 

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12 Novembre 1954

Palais de Sainte-Élisabeth: The Queen held an Investiture at Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth this morning.

Mssr. Philippe Richert (Gouverneur de l’Alsace) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the Insignia of Knight Bachelor of The Royal Order of Saint-Louis & Sainte-Elisabeth. Mme. Richert was also received by The Queen.

The Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Controller-General of Finances & Leader of the Chamber of Deputies) was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived at King Louis X International Airport, Merteuil this afternoon. Her Majesty was received by the Cardinal-Archbishop of Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency). The Queen Dowager, escorted by the Musquestaires de la Garde in the Merteuil State Coach, arrived at the Hôtel de Charlonbrie afterwards.

The Queen Dowager hosted a Dinner at Hôtel de Charlonbrie this evening. In attendance were: The Duke & Duchess de Bon, The Prince d’Yvetot, The Prince Henri de Bon, The Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, The Marquise and Mlle. Elisabeth de Villiers d’Anjou, and The Cardinal-Archbishop of Merteuil.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny, accompanied by Mssr. Geoffroy Chodron de Courcel (Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bangala), formally opened the Cœurlois Garden in Bassakusu this morning. Her Royal Highness then made a walkabout.

The Princess Catherine, Honorary Member, attended a Luncheon for the All-Girls Society of Bangala at the Cœurlois Embassy, Bassakusu this afternoon.

The Duchess de Champagny gave a Dinner in the evening at the Embassy for leading members of the Cœurlois community in Bassakusu.

 

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7 Janvier 1954

Château d'Espeyrac: The Queen was pleased to confer New Year Honours this morning.

The Most Noble Count Cöez du Barche (Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council & Keeper of the Seals) was received in audience by The Queen this morning.

Mssr. Jean de Biencourt was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he formally relinquished his post as Her Majesty's Governor of Limousin. The Queen was pleased to confer the Insignia of Knight Bachelor of The Royal Order of the Lion. Mme. de Biencourt was also received by Her Majesty.

Mssr. Alphonse DuPont was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty's Governor of Limousin. Mme. Dupont, Mssr. Remy DuPont, and Mlle. Alexandrine DuPont were also in attendance.

The Most Honorable Luïs d'Albens (Secretary of State for Curlania) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where he formally relinquished his post as Secretary of State for Curlania. Mssr. d'Albens then kissed hands as Her Majesty's Governor of Curlania. Her Majesty was pleased to confer the Insignia of Knight Grand Cross of The Royal Order of Saint-Louis & Sainte-Elisabeth. Mme. d'Albens was also received by The Queen, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the Badge of Dame Grand Cross of The Royal Order of Queen Henrietta Maria.

The Prince de Valentinois was received in audience by The Queen this evening. The Princess Dowager de Valentinois was also received by Her Majesty. In attendance were The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, and the Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes).

The Queen gave a Dinner this evening. In attendance were The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, The Prince d'Yvetot, Prince Henri de Bon, Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, The Prime Minister and Mme. Cöez du Barche, The Governor of Limousin and Mme. DuPont, The Governor of Curlania and Mme. d'Albens, The Prince de Valentinois and The Princess Dowager de Valentinois.