THE HAPPY PAIR or THE ROYAL WEDDING Walsh, 1735, 64-bar triple/three-couple Handel English Country Dance, Millar Interp, Barnes I, 48 A1: 1s set & cast to 2nd place, repeat to 3d A2: 1s lead to top, set and cast to 2nd place B1: 1s and W2 set twice and circle three B2: 1s and M2 the same. A3: (as in Prince William) 1s lead out the women's side, separate and cast back, two hand turn and finish facing Men's line. A4: same with men's line, 1s finish improper facing up. B3: mirror hey, 1s on improper side, 1s bulge to start B4: 1s cross up from middle place to start hey on proper sides [+ extra change to bottom in three-couple set] The wedding was that of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess August (parents of George III) in 1736. Handel wrote spectacular music for the wedding, which turned doubting Frederick into an ardent fan.