The Coronation Sept. 8th 1831 At this Coronation as at the last seats were assigned to the whole School Townboys as well as King-Scholars to witness the ceremony. Those allotted to us were separate from the KS and close to the Peers seats in the south transept; in full view of the thrones though not…
This year the Sixth dinner was put off on account of there being no college play, in consequence of the death of his Majesty George 4th T. Blackall H.B.
In consequence of the accession of his Majesty William the 4th to the throne (1830) his Majesty was pleased to add an extra week to the Bartholomew-tide Holydays; – thus making them 6 weeks. T. Blackall H.B.
In consequence of the death of his Royal H. Frederick, Duke of York and Albany January 5th 1827, Dr Goodenough thought fit to put off the College Play this year. We therefore broke up on the Saturday instead of the Tuesday. W.P. Lamb Head Boarder
On Friday January 5th 1827 departed this life H.R.H. Frederick Duke of York and Albany regretted by all the nation but most sincerely so by the Westminsters as he had always been a Patron to them – To evince their grief the Sixth Form voluntarily went into deep mourning. G. Chetwynd Head Boarder
The Coronation July 19th 1821 At this ceremony, by his Majesty’s desire the whole school, Town boys as well as Kings scholars, contrary to all precedent, were present. Most excellent seats were allotted to us, separate from the Kings scholars, close to the Peeress’s seats, on the east side of Poets corner in full view…
By reason of the demise of their Royal Highness the Prince Charlotte of Saxe-Coburg, there was no College Play. The Holidays we were deprived of in consequence were made up, by being added to the Christmas vacation. C.E. Walker Princeps Oppidanus
In consequence of the marriage of her Royal Highness the Princess Mary, with his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, a week was added to the Bartholomew tide Holidays. Anno Domini 1817 C.E. Walker HB TB
2 May 1816 Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales married his serene Highness Leopold Prince of Saxe-Coburg in commemoration of which another week was added to the Bartholomew tide Holydays. G.M. Alington Head Boy TB May 1816