L30/13/22/17

Grantham, St. James' Square to Baroness Grantham, Wrest Park Describes the Queen's outburst at her trial, which he believes she planned. Firstly she was wearing her head-dress so that it could be moved quickly and easily; she ordered her chair to be turned to face the witnesses; and finally she stood before the witness as she got up for a few seconds, with a defiant attitude, rather than one of surprise or fear. She then roared his name [the witness'] and reached out for him. She only attended once before when a female servant was being examined. He is critical of the Attorney General's organisation of the trial, commenting, "He is by no means a good speaker, nor is he clear". He thinks her supporters are mostly respectable. Mentions the King is unwell. Also mentions visiting Eastcombe, where Frederick and Sarah were also guests.

28 Aug 1820

From: 1820 To: 1820

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Lucas,
Grantham, Mary Jemima, Baroness,
de Grey, Thomas Philip (2nd Earl de Grey of Wrest),
Caroline of Brunswick, Queen of Great Britain,
George IV,
Robinson, Frederick John (1st Earl of Ripon),
Robinson, Sarah Albinia Louisa,
Hobart, Sarah Albinia Louisa

family correspondence, CORRESPONDENCE, manuscripts, ROYALTY, legal process, servants, Attorney General, medical conditions, health, Wrest, London St James Square, Wrest Park (house)