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24 March 1954


Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: His Excellency Baron Jako Katbuq was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and presented his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Bangala to the Court of St. Elisabeth's. The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was present.

The Queen held a Council at 5:00 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 Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury), 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).

The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac and The Princess Catherine, attended The General’s Ball this evening at The Grand Plaza, 23 Avenue de Charlonbrie, 86008 Merteuil.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager visited Saint-Vincent’s Cathedral, Boulevard Saint-Vincent, 19012 Montézibar this morning, where she attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Cathedral. Her Majesty was received by Mme. Bathilde Louvre-Kinsbruck (Mayor of Montézibar) and Docteur Eduard Pinot (High Almoner of Saint-Vincent's Cathedral).

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac, accompanied by The Princess Catherine, officially opened King Louis X Gardens, Rue de Colombes, 86008 Merteuil this morning. Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mssr. Pierre-Olivier Montespan (Mayor of Merteuil) and Mme. Claude Belismé (Chairwoman, The Royal Horticultural Society).

 

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25 March 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen held an Investiture this afternoon.

The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Dowager d’Espeyrac and The Princess Catherine, attended an exhibition gala at The National Gallery, 24 Avenue Saint-Pierre, 86004 Merteuil this evening.


26 March 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Princess Dowager d’Espeyrac, The Princess Catherine and The Duke of Bon, unveiled a statue in honor of the late King Louis X at Palais National, 86006 Merteuil this afternoon. Her Majesty hosted afternoon tea with members of both Chambers following the unveiling.

Mssr. Henri Sarkozy was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where Her Majesty was pleased to create and confer the title, dignity and honor of Baron de Sarkozy, by Letters Patent. Her Majesty was also pleased to confer the honor of Knight Grand Cross of The Royal Order of the Lion onto Mssr. le Baron.

The Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury) was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

 

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27 March 1954

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 morning.

The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac and The Duke de Bon, visited Notre-Dame de Merteuil, 1 Parvis de Notre-Dame, 86001 Merteuil this afternoon to see the plans for the Coronation Service. Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses were received by The Lord Archbishop de Merteuil (Most Reverend Docteur François de Montmorency) and The Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace (the Most Noble Duke-Peer de Montbaizon).

28 March 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen gave a Dinner Party at the Palais this evening. The following were invited: The Queen Dowager, The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac, The Princess Catherine, The Ambassador of Bangala and Baroness Katbuq, Mssr. and Mme. Eduard Renaldi, and Mssr. and Mme. Renaud Castellan.

 

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1 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: Mme. Diane Royale was received in audience by The Queen this morning and kissed hands upon her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Sylvania. The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was also present.

The Marquis Valois de Saint-Germain was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. The Queen Dowager and The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac were also present.

The Viscount de Molyneaux was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. The Queen Dowager and The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac were also present.

The Baron du Pontbérry was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. The Queen Dowager and The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac were also present.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac, Patron, the Society of St. Andrew, gave a Reception for volunteers this evening.

 

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2 April 1954


Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Baron du Gast was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the honor of Knight Commander of The Royal Order of the Lion. The Baroness du Gast was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen was pleased to confer the appointment of Colonel of the Regiment, The Royal Lancers, to The Duke of Bon.

Mssr. Alexandre Pétion was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Etnaea. Mme. Pétion was also received by Her Majesty.

The Most Honorable Albert Coidavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

Hôtel de Charlonbrie: The Viscountess Dowager de Molyneaux was received in audience by The Queen Dowager this afternoon upon her appointment as Lady-in-Waiting to The Queen Dowager. The Viscount de Molyneaux was also received by Her Majesty.

Hôtel Saint-Felix: The Princess Catherine, Colonel-in-Chief, gave new colors to The Red & Blue Guards this morning. She was escorted by Lieutenant-General Thibaut Despence and The Duke of Bon (Colonel of the Regiment, Red & Blue Guards).

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess of Bon gave a Banquet this evening, attended by leading members of the Cantignian community in Merteuil.

 

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3 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Lord Archbishop de Merteuil (the Most Reverend Docteur François de Montmorency) was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the honor of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Louis & St. Elisabeth.

The Queen, Patron, visited The Royal Ballet Academy, 14 Rue de Galard, 86006 Merteuil this afternoon. Her Majesty was received by Mssr. Bertrand Morrissey (Director), who presented The Queen with a premiere of the production ‘Cinderella’.

The Queen was pleased to confer the appointment of Colonel-in-Chief, The Montézibar’s Own, to Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon.

The Queen held a Council at 5:00 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 Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury), 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).

The Queen gave a Banquet at the Palais in honor of the Twentieth Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon this evening.

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke de Bon, Colonel of the Regiment, presented The Royal Lancers this morning, where they gave a Salute in honor of the Twentieth Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon.

Mlle. Elisabeth de Villiers d’Anjou was received in audience by The Duchess de Bon this afternoon. The Marquise de Villiers d’Anjou and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon were also present.

Mlle. Philippa-Marie de Trémoille was received un audience by The Duchess de Bon this afternoon. Mlle. Eugenie de Trémoille was also received by Her Royal Highness. Mlle. Isabelle de Trémoille was also received by Her Royal Highness. Mlle. Joséphine de Trémoille was also received by Her Royal Highness. The Countess de Trémoille and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon were also present.

Mlle. Marguerite de Molyneaux was received in audience by The Duchess de Bon this afternoon. Mlle. Victoire de Molyneaux was also received by Her Royal Highness. The Dowager Viscountess de Molyneaux and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon were also present.

 

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4 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: Mme. Marienne Sucros was received in audience by The Queen this morning and kissed hands upon her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the High Kingdom of Ivernia. Mssr. Sucros was also received by Her Majesty. The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was also present.

Mssr. Dominique Hollande was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

5 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: The Queen, The Queen Dowager, The Princess Dowager d’Espeyrac and The Princess Catherine arrived this morning.

Mlle. Elisabeth de Villiers d’Anjou was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. The Marquise de Villiers d’Anjou was also received by Her Majesty.

 

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6 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency) was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the honor and dignity of Cardinal-Prince of the Church of Cœurléon. The Queen was also pleased to confer the honor of Cordon Bleu of the Knights of the Holy Spirit onto His Eminence. Her Majesty was also pleased to appoint the Cardinal-Archbishopas a Gentleman of The Crown Council of State.

The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux (the Eminent Armand-Hipployte de Laborie) was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where Her Majesty was pleased to confer the honor and dignity of Cardinal-Prince of the Church of Cœurléon. The Queen was also pleased to confer the honor of Cordon Bleu of the Knights of the Holy Spirit onto His Eminence. Her Majesty was also pleased to appoint the Cardinal-Archbishop as a Gentleman of The Crown Council of State.

The Queen was pleased to confer the honor of Cordon Bleu of the Knights of the Holy Spirit to The Princess Catherine, The Princess Dowager d’Espeyrac and Prince Louis-Philippe of Bon.

The Queen held Service this afternoon for the Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Mass was led by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux at the Chapelle Royale. Her Majesty hosted a Luncheon for members of the Order following the service.

 

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7 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: Mme. Hortense Noyer was received in audience by The Queen this morning and kissed hands upon appointment as Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for Education & Science.

Mssr. Laurent Vuitton (Royal Dressmaker) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

Mssr. Rodrigo Quinzieme (Royal Jeweller) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was received in audience by The Queen this evening, where Her Majesty was pleased to hand him the Royal Seal of State and the Royal Privy Seal.

The Queen, by Royal Seals, was pleased to extend and confer the honor and dignity of Princess of Cœurléon to The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac. Her Majesty also created and conferred the title of Duchess of Champagny to Her Royal Highness by Letters Patent.

By Command of the Queen, The Princess Dowager d'Espeyrac will henceforth be titled and styled as Her Royal Highness The Princess Marie, Duchess de Champagny. Her Royal Highness will enjoy the honor and dignity as a Princess of the Blood for her lifetime, and be given precedence accordingly after The Queen and The Queen Dowager.

The Queen Dowager, Patron, accompanied by The Princess Catherine, visited Mme. Antoinette's School, 85 Avenue Saint-Georges, 45013 Cailoux this afternoon. Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness were received by Mme. Antoinette Filipon (Founder), who escorted them around the school. They concluded their visit with a Luncheon.

The Duke de Bon, Patron, accompanied by The Duchess de Bon and Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, attended a Reception at Mountjoy House, 159 Avenue de Mountjoy, 45003 Cailoux.

 

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8 April 1954

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

The Marquis de la Flouceillière was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dukedom of Bourgogne. The Marquise de la Flouceillière was also received by Her Majesty.

The Most Honorable Yves Hollande (Secretary of State for Business, Trade & Industries) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

The Most Honorable Nicolas Arthaud (Secretary of State for the Interior) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

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

The Duchess de Champagny, accompanied by The Princess Catherine, visited The Royal Mausoleum of Louis I, Place Louis I, 86001 Merteuil where Their Royal Highnesses laid flowers. Their Royal Highnesses were received by Mssr. Gilbert Frittes (Caretaker).

The Marquis de la Flouceillière (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Bourgogne) was received in audience by The Duchess of Champagny this evening. The Marquise de la Flouceillière was also received by Her Royal Highness.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived this morning.

The Queen Dowager held a Reception this evening in honor of the Poor Sisters of Sainte-Clare.

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

 

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9-13 April 1954


9 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager and The Duchess de Bon, visited The Royal Mausoleum of Louis I, Place Louis I, 86001 Merteuil where they laid flowers. Their Majesties and Her Royal Highness were received by Mssr. Gilbert Frittes (Caretaker).

The Queen held a Reception for the Foreign Diplomatic Service at the Palais. In attendance were: The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon.

10 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: The Queen, The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine arrived this evening.

11 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: The Queen Dowager arrived this morning.

The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this afternoon.

Royal Service was held at Chapelle Royale this evening. The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux (the Eminent Armand-Hippolyte de Laborie) conducted the Service.

12 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: Mssr. Jacques Lafitte Garnier was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Eiffelland. Mme. Lafitte Garnier was also received by Her Majesty.

The Most Honorable Victor Guyon (Secretary of State for the Treasury) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. Mme. Guyon was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen Dowager opened the King Louis X Wing at Cailoux Royal Hospital, 15 Boulevard Capet, 45011 Cailoux where she was received by Docteur Adolphe Maret (Chairman of the Board). Docteur Maret also gave Her Majesty a tour of the new wing. The Queen Dowager unveiled a plaque followed by a private luncheon with the Board of Governors.

13 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine and The Duke de Bon, visited Notre-Dame de Merteuil, 1 Parvis de Notre-Dame, 86001 Merteuil this afternoon to see the plans for the Coronation Service. Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses were received by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency)

 

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14 April 1954


Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Marquis Valois de Saint-Germain was received in audience by The Queen this morning. The Marquise Dowager Valois de Saint-Germain was also received by Her Majesty. The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine were also present.

The Queen held Council at 1:00 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), the Most Honorable Xavier Bastien (Secretary of State for Public Works), and The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency).

The Queen was most pleased to announce her engagement to The Marquis Valois de Saint-Germain.

The Queen hosted a Dinner at St. Elisabeth’s Palace this evening. In attendance were the following: The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Mssr. and Mme. Coidavid, Mssr. and Mme. Guyon, The Count and Countess de Cöez du Barche, Mssr. Tufts, Mssr. and Mme. Arthaud, Mssr. and Mme. Bastien, Mme. and Mssr. Doyer, The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency), The Marquis Valois de Saint-Germain and The Dowager Marquise Valois de Saint-Germain.

 

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15th-16th April 1954


15 April 1954

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


16 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen was most pleased this morning to name The Duchess-Peeress de Condé as Mistress of the Robes. Her Majesty was also pleased to appoint the following as her Ladies-in-Waiting: The Duchess de Sorbonne, The Marquise du Cröy, The Marquise de La Vallierè, The Countess Fitzhugh de Vendôme, and The Baroness de Champvallon. The Queen was also pleased to appoint the following as her Matrons of Honor: Mlle. Henrietta Marie de Bonaparte, Mlle. Louise de Montbaizon, and Mlle. Felicité-Marie de Conti.

The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this afternoon.

 

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17 April 1954 - CORONATION OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN


Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes) awoke The Queen at 8:00 am. Her levée was attended by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duchess de Bon, Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, The Duchess-Peeress de Blagny, The Marquise Dowager Valois de Saint-Germain, The Countess d'Ainse, The Viscountess de Taurèmont, The Baroness Gonaïves du Blanchechard, and The Seigneureine de Urgell. The Dean of the Chapelle Royale (the Very Reverend Charles Moripau) and The Abbess de Sainte-Catherine du Pompleï (the Most Honorable Elisabeth Marie Christophe) were received by The Queen, who offered a Prayer.

At 9:00 am The Regalia, escorted by the Gardes Cœurlois, rode in The Montézibar State Coach from Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth to Notre Dame Cathedral, accompanied by Mssr. Rodrigo Quinzieme (The Royal Jeweller). Upon arrival The Gardes Cœurlois then took their positions outside the Cathedral.

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. They were followed by The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre Coach. They 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 Musquestaires 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 Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes). 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 Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace (the Most Noble Duke-Peer de Montbaizon), The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency), The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux (the Eminent Armand-Hippolyte de Laborie) and Mssr. Pierre-Olivier Montespan (Mayor of Merteuil). The following Ladies-in-Waities and Matrons of Honor were also present: The Duchess de Sorbonne, The Marquise du Cröy, The Marquise de La Vallierè, The Countess Fitzhugh de Vendôme, The Baroness de Champvallon, Mlle. Henrietta Marie de Bonaparte, Mlle. Louise de Montbaizon, and Mlle. Felicité-Marie de Conti. The Gardes du Corps and the Musquestaires de la Garde took their positions inside the Cathedral.

The Queen, escorted by The Gardes de la Manche, proceeded down the Nave of the Cathedral. Her Majesty was accompanied by her Ladies-in-Waiting and Matrons of Honor, all of whom held the Cloak of King Louis II, with the Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux and the Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil flanked on her side. The Duke-Peer de Montbaizon followed, carrying The Crown of King Louis I. The Duke-Peer de Capet followed, carrying the Seal of State and the Orb of St. Elisabeth. The Duke-Peer de Laön followed, carrying the Privy Seal and the Rod with the Dove. The Duke-Peer de Noyon followed, carrying the Sovereign's Ring and The Rod with the Cross. The Queen took her seat on the Royal Tabouret by the Royal Dais, where The Gardes de la Manche took their positions near her.

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

At 1:00 pm The Queen stood from The Royal Tabouret. The Duke-Peer de Montbaizon, accompanied by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux, went to the four corners of the Cathedral to proclaim the Accession of the Queen. They said:

I present on to you The Most High & Mighty Sovereign Lady Henrietta Maria, your Undoubted Queen. Wherefore all you who have come on this day to do homage and service. Are you willing to do the same?

To which the audience shouted 'VIVAT REGINA! VIVAT REGINA! VIVAT REGINA!’ The Queen nodded and curtsied toward each corner.

The Queen, accompanied by her Ladies-in-Waiting, walked over to the Royal Dais where the Royal Charter was laid before her. The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil, accompanied by The Serjeant-at-Arms of the Cathedral, approached Her Majesty. To which he said: Most High & Mighty Sovereign Lady, is Your Majesty willing to take the Oath?

To which The Queen replied with a humble nod.

The Cardinal-Archbishop then said: Madame, do you swear to govern the people of the Kingdom of Cœurléon according to the Law and Customs of the Realm?

To which The Queen replied: I solemnly promise so to do.

The Cardinal-Archbishop then said: Do you swear to do with all your power to govern with mercy and execute with sound judgment?

To which The Queen replied: I will.

The Cardinal-Archbishop then said: Will you with the utmost of your power uphold the Gospels of the Established Church of the Realm?

To which The Queen replied: I solemnly promise so to do.

The Queen rose from her tabouret. Accompanied by her Ladies-in-Waiting and Matrons of Honor, she walked to the High Altar of the Cathedral and knelt. She kissed The Bible and made the Holy Sign. The Cardinal-Archbishop took the Bible, and The Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace laid The Great Charter before her. Her Majesty then signed the Charter.

The Queen rose. Accompanied by her Ladies-in-Waiting, The Queen moved to The Royal Tabouret and sat. Mssr. David Boplas (Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies) knelt before Her Majesty. He stated: Most High & Mighty Sovereign Lady, do I pledge before you everlasting love and devotion, on behalf of Your People.’ The Queen nodded.

The Queen was unrobed by the Mistress of the Robes. Wearing her Crimson Robe, Her Majesty moved to The Chair of King Louis I. The Duke-Peers de Montbaizon, de Capet, de Laön, and de Noyon placed the canopy over her head. The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux held the Sword of State before The Queen. Her Majesty touched it, and the Cardinal-Archbishop placed it on the High Altar. The Mistress of the Robes, assisted by The Duchess de Sorbonne, helped The Queen into the Imperial Mantle. Her Majesty then sat back in the The Chair of King Louis I.

The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux then proceeded to place the Orb and Rod with Dove in her hands and says ‘In the Name of the Church, may Your Most High & Mighty Sovereign Lady reign long over us.’

The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil then took the Crown of King Louis I. Before The Queen, she touched it. The Cardinal-Archbishop then took it off of its cushion and placed it on her head whilst stating “May you be crowned with the Crown of Glory.”

The Queen, accompanied by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil and Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux, moved to The Royal Chair of Estate on the Dais. Her Majesty then received homage from the Cardinal-Archbishops, and proceeded to receive the homage of the Duke de Bon, as a Royal Duke. The Queen then received the homage of representatives of the Dukes, Marquis, Counts, Viscounts and Barons of the Realm: The Duke de Sassoon, The Marquis de la Quesne, The Count de Blanc, The Viscount de La Bigne, and The Baron de Laporterie.

The Queen, accompanied by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil and Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux, stepped down from The Royal Chair of Estate on the Dais and made her way to the High Altar. There, Her Majesty received Communion. The Queen, accompanied by The Cardinal-Archbishops, then moved into the Chapel of the Holy Mother. The Mistress of the Robes, Ladies-in-Waiting and Matrons of Honor followed her.

At 2:30 pm The Queen emerged from the Chapel in full state robes, carrying the Orb of St. Elisabeth in her left hand and the Rod with a Dove in her right. Flanked by the Cardinal-Archbishops and accompanied by her Ladies-in-Waiting and Matrons of Honor, carrying her train, and the Mistress of the Robes behind them, Her Majesty proceeded to make her way toward The Royal East Door of the Cathedral. Royal Trumpeters announced her presence throughout the Cathedral and The Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace proclaimed “My Lords and Ladies, may I now present on to you Her Most Graceful Majesty, Henrietta Maria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Cœurléon, Princess d'Espeyrac, Grand Princess de Merteuil, Marquise de Valmont and Flavois, Countess de Buré, Limonade and Charlonbrie, Baroness de Saint-Felix and Soest, Sovereign of the Temporal and Spiritual Orders of the Realm, Defender and Supreme Governor of the Church of Cœurléon!”

The audience replies “VIVAT REGINA! VIVAT REGINA! VIVAT REGINA!”

The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine followed The Queen in procession.

At 3:00 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 Mistress of The Robes.

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, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre Coach. They were escorted by the Gendarmes de la Garde.

At 4:00 pm The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, 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.

 

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18 April-5 May 1954


18 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen held a Royal Banquet this evening in honor of Her Majesty’s Coronation.

19 April 1954

Château d’Espeyrac: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, arrived this morning.

28 April 1954

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

The Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service) was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

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

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, arrived this afternoon.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen Dowager arrived this evening.

29 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: By Command of The Queen, a Medal commemorating Her Majesty’s Coronation will be made in her honor.

The Duke-Peer de Montbaizon (Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon. The Duchess-Peeress de Montbaizon was also received by Her Majesty. The Duchess de Champagny and The Princess Catherine were also in attendance.

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duchess de Bon, Patron, visited The Cailoux Chamber Orchestra, 34 Rue de Ballard, 45012 Cailoux this evening. Her Royal Highness was received by Mssr. Eduard Grimaldi (Director), who presented her with a special rendition of George Venier’s Twelfth Days.

30 April 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen held Council at 4:00 pm. In attendance were: the Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service), the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Guilluame 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). Her Majesty was most pleased to appoint three additional members to the Council: Mssr. Jacques Laurent (Inspector-General of the Royal Gendarmerie), Mssr. Alphonse Chapeaux (Chief Archivist of the National Archives) and The Count Laborgne de Boigne (Chairman of the Board, Société Générale de Cœurléon)

1 May 1954

Château de Montézibar: The Queen, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

On behalf of The Queen, The Duchess de Sorbonne (Lady-in-Waiting) paid call to the Mssr. Michel Gûrdon (Mayor of Montézibar) to give thanks for wishing the improved health of The Queen Dowager.

5 May 1954

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

 

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6 May 1954

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

By Command of The Queen, Her Majesty has announced the ending of her engagement with The Marquis Valois de Saint-Germain.

 

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7-11 May 1954


7 May 1954

Château de Montézibar: The Queen arrived this evening.

8 May 1954

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

The Queen held Council at 4:00 pm. In attendance were: the Most Honorable Albert Coïdavid (Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Civil Service), the Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), the Most Honorable Guilluame 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).

9 May 1954

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

Mssr. Bertrand-Louis de Vexin was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Belmont. Mme. de Vexin was also received by Her Majesty.

[MENTION=666]Belmont[/MENTION]

Château de Montézibar: The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was received in audience by The Queen Dowager this afternoon. The Duchess de Champagny was also in attendance.

10 May 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon, Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this afternoon.

11 May 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, and escorted by the Gardes de la Manche, attended Divine Service at Notre-Dame de Merteuil, 1 Parvis de Notre-Dame, 886001 Merteuil this afternoon. Their Majesties were received by The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency) at the Royal East Door of the Cathedral. Also in attendance were The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon.

 

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11 May 1954

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes), attended a dinner at Hôtel Sassoon, 43 Place Concorde, 80004 Merteuil this evening. Her Majesty was received by The Duke and Duchess de Sassoon (Lady-in-Waiting). In attendance were: The Duke-Peer de Condé, Mssr. Fabrice de Talleyrand (Her Majesty's Ambassador to Tiburtina) and Mme. de Talleyrand, Mssr. and Mme. Richard de Montpierre, and Mssr. and Mme. Olivier Dudonne.

Hôtel de Charlonbrie: The Queen Dowager arrived this morning.

The Most Noble Count de Cöez du Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was received in audience by The Queen Dowager this afternoon. The Countess de Cöez du Barche was also received by Her Majesty. The Duchess-Peeress de Montbaizon (Lady-in-Waiting) was also in attendance.

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

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon, and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon arrived this morning.

 

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Hôtel de Charlonbrie
25 Avenue de Faubourg Saint-Michel
86008 Merteuil

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My darling Marie:

I am excited to deliver the news of my current venture. It appears there have been positive responses so far. In Villesen, His Royal Highness The Duke de Brabonais has offered four members of his family. I have instructed the Ambassadress-Consort, Madame de Vexin, to give me an inquiry into these princes. Of them, she finds Prince Philippe to be most kind and tender-hearted. However, she states, it is the Prince Nicolas who is most serious in his duties, albeit minimal since their country is a Republic. Two other relations of that House of Athene carry titles in their own country. The Duke de Couserans, Prince Henri, is said to be tall and handsome, applauded as an athlete. Madame de Vexin believes him to be quite charming, though his eyes are often found on one after the other. The Prince Pierre-Auguste, Earl de Bilbenois, is the least interesting according to de Vexin. He is very bookish and plain - suitable for a queen regnant, but not suitable for my granddaughter.

Your Majesty’s Ambassador in Tivoli received a letter from the Emperor himself! Such a marriage is more beneficial to your person as equally as to your nation. His youngest son Prince Louis is only a year older than Your Majesty. He is quite the ideal Prince. Mssr. de Talleyrand has inspected the Prince personally. Well-educated, confident and athletic, His Royal Highness had the famous Adoe Burccina as one of his tutors. And the Prince’s mother Mariana is a darling, charming and beautiful woman. Of course, not as darling, charming and beautiful as my dear Marie.

SIGNED

Your Loving Grand-mère,
JOSÉPHINE R​

 

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12-19 May



12 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Viscount d’Alluye was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Empire of Arretine. The Viscountess d'Alluye was also received by Her Majesty. The Most Noble Count de Cöez due Barche (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) was also in attendance.

[MENTION=1714]Arretine Empire[/MENTION]

Hôtel de Saint-Felix: The Duchess de Champagny, Patron, held a Reception in honor of The Knights-General of the Order of Saint-Louis this evening. In attendance were: The Princess Catherine, The Duchess de Bon, and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon.

13 May

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: Mssr. Jacques Bourdin was received in audience by The Queen this morning, where he kissed hands as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Saaremaa. Mme. Bourdin was also received by Her Majesty.

[MENTION=1517]Saaremaa[/MENTION]

The Queen held Council at 12:00 pm. Present were the following: the Most Noble Viscount de Suro (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 Charlonbrie: The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency) was received in audience by The Queen Dowager this evening.

14 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.

15 May

Hôtel de Blanchefoucauld: The Duke de Bon, Captain-General, held a Banquet in honor of the Royal Company of Archers. Also in attendance was The Duchess de Bon.

17 May - BIRTHDAY OF HM THE QUEEN

Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth: The Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes) awoke The Queen at 9:00 am. Her levée was attended by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duchess de Bon, Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, The Duchess-Peeress de Blagny, The Marquise de Sussy, The Viscountess de Taurèmont, The Baroness Gonaïves du Blanchechard, and The Seigneureine de Urgell. The Dean of the Chapelle Royale (the Very Reverend Charles Moripau) and The Abbess de Sainte-Catherine du Pompleï (the Most Honorable Elisabeth Marie Christophe) were received by The Queen, who offered a Prayer.

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. They were followed by The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre Coach. They 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 Musquestaires 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 Duchess-Peeress de Condé (Mistress of the Robes). 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 Hereditary Chamberlain of the Palace (the Most Noble Duke-Peer de Montbaizon), The Cardinal-Archbishop de Merteuil (the Eminent Docteur François de Montmorency), The Cardinal-Archbishop de Cailoux (the Eminent Armand-Hippolyte de Laborie) and Mssr. Pierre-Olivier Montespan (Mayor of Merteuil). The following Ladies-in-Waities and Matrons of Honor were also present: The Duchess de Sorbonne, The Marquise du Cröy, The Marquise de La Vallierè, The Countess Fitzhugh de Vendôme, The Baroness de Champvallon, Mlle. Henrietta Marie de Bonaparte, Mlle. Louise de Montbaizon, and Mlle. Felicité-Marie de Conti. The Gardes du Corps and the Musquestaires de la Garde took their positions inside the Cathedral.

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

At 1:00 pm The Queen proceeded to make her way toward The Royal East Door of the Cathedral. Royal Trumpeters announced her presence. The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, The Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon, and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon followed Her Majesty in procession.

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 Mistress of The Robes.

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, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, all of whom rode in The Saint-Pierre Coach. They were escorted by the Gendarmes de la Garde.

At 1:45 pm The Queen, accompanied by The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, The Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess de Bon, Prince Louis-Philippe de Bon, Prince Henri de Bon and Princess Marie-Claire de Bon, stood from the Balcony of Palais de Sainte-Elisabeth. The Royal Artillery Company made a Salute to Her Majesty before the Palace, while the 1st Grand Squadron, Royal Air Force, made a flyby over the Palace.

Château de Montézibar: The Queen, The Queen Dowager, The Duchess de Champagny, and The Princess Catherine arrived this evening.

19 May

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

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