 The Duke's victorious efforts were acknowledged by his being voted an income of £25,000 "per annum" over and above his money from the civil list.A thanksgiving service was held at St Paul's Cathedral, that included the first performance of Handel's oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus", composed especially for Cumberland, which contains the anthem "See the Conquering Hero Comes".The Duke took no part in the Flanders campaign of 1746, during which the French made huge advances capturing Brussels and defeating the Allies at Rocoux.