The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-03 00:00:00

A ROYAL MARRIAGE.

We cite the following animated description of a
Royal wedding pageant from the romance of Car-
dinal Pole, by W. H. Ainsworth, in Bentley's

At ten o'clock the royal bridegroom left the ,deanery,
attended by the whole of his grandees, whose gorgeous
habiliments glittered with priceless jewels. Cloth of ray
had been laid down from the deanery to the great western
entrance of the cathedral, and on this Philip and his nobles
walked. Their path was further protected by rails, outside
of which archers and halberdiers were stationed.
Philip's bridal attire was magnificent, and attracted
universal admiration. His doublet and hose were of white
satin, richly embroidered with gold, and over all he wore a
gorgeous mantle of cloth of gold, presented to him by the
Queen, and thickly covered with pearls and precious stones.
His white velvet cap was studded with diamonds, rubies,
and emeralds. Over his shoulders he wore the collar of
the Garter, while the lesser badge of the order encircled
his knee. Splendid, however, as was his attire, it hardly
outshone the habiliments of his grandees, all of whom wore
the collar of the Golden Fleece, or the insignia of some

other order.
As Philip entered the cathedral with his train, trum-
pets were loudly sounded, and the martial bruit continued
as he advanced along the nave. Midway he was met by
the Earl of Arundel and other nobles, and ceremoniously ,
conducted to a traverse, prepared for him in the south tran-
sept, where he awaited the Queen's arrival.
This was not long delayed. A peal of artillery, ac-
companied by reiterated shouts, announced that her
Majesty had reached the precincts of the cathedral. Already,
indeed, the foremost of her immediate attendants were
passing through the grand portal. First came Garter King
at Arms in his gorgeous tabard, followed by the other
heralds, and attended by a band of trumpeters, with their
silver clarions at their lips. Then came the Grand Cham-
berlain, Sir John Gage, his lofty figure seen to great ad-
vantage in a scarlet robe open before, and edged with er-
' mine. Sir John Gage had the collar of the Garter round
his neck, and carried his wand of office in his hand. He
was accompanied by the Nice-Chamberlain, Sir Henry
Jerningham, likewise in his robes of office, and bearing a
white wand. Then followed a long train of pages attired
in liveries of white and blue satin, which had a charming
effect. Than followed the three gigantic yeomen of the
guard, in scarlet, with the royal badge embroidered at the
front and back of their doublets. _ _

Fresh acclamations from without, continued by the
crowd within the cathedral, proclaimed the entrance of the
Queen. Mary walked beneath a canopy of cloth of gold,
the gilt staves of which were borax by four knights, chosen
for the purpose from their goodly presence, attired in crim-
son satin, with points of blue and red on their sleeves.
The Queen was arrayed in a gown of white cloth of
tissue, the stomacher of which was encrusted with
diamonds and precious stones, and her mantle of crimson
velvet, bordered with ermine, and embroidered with gold,
was borne by six noble dames, all magnificently attired.
Her hair was unbound, as was then the custom of brides—
and a beautiful custom it was—and on her head she wore a
coif, encircled with gold, and studded with orient pearls
and gems. Mary marched with a firm step along the nave,
and really presented a very majestic appearance. She was
followed by a long train of ladies, whose sweeping velvet
mantles, furred and embroidered, were borne by pages in
rich liveries.
As the Queen advanced along the body of the cathedral,
Philip, who had been apprised of her coming, and, indeed,
could not be unaware of it from the braying of trumpets
and shouting, came from the traverse with his retinue, and
met her just as she reached the steps of the choir. Saluting
her with a warm demonstration of affection, that savoured
little of ceremony, he took her hand, and they ascended the
steps together, Sir John Gage and the Vice-Chamberlain

preceding them.
At this moment Gardiner and the other prelates came
forth from the choir, and while the royal pair were stand-
ing there with the Bishop of Winchester, in full view of
the immense assemblage, Don Juan de Figueroa, attended
by Simon Renard, came towards them, and, bending the
knee to Philip, presented a scroll to him.
" What means this, your excellency?" demanded the
Prince, with a well-feigned look of astonishment.
tt it means, your Highness," replied, Figueroa, as he
arose, "that your august sire, the Emperor, deeming it
beneath the dignity of so high and mighty a sovereign as
the Queen of England to wed with ono of rank inferior to
her own, has by this act resigned to your Highness the
crown of Naples and Sicily, with the Duchy of Milan, and
divers other seats and signories. From this moment, sire,
you are King of Naples, and as such her Majesty's equal."
" A right noble and gracious act, and worthy of my
great father l'' exclaimed Philip. " Does not your Majesty
think so ?"
" Nobly done, indeed, sire I" cried Mary. " I joy that
you are King of Naples, but you could not be dearer to me
than as Prince of Spain,"
"The Emperor's great and generous act must bo made
known to the entire assemblage," said Gardiner,
"Be that task mine," rejoined Simon Renard.
Whereupon, silence being called by sound of trumpet,the
Spanish ambassador advanced towards the edge of the steps,
and in a loud voice, distinctly heard by the thousands con-
gregated within the nave, announced what the Emperor
had done for his son.
Tremendous acclamations followed,and the roof resounded
with cries of " Long live the Emperor I Long live the King
of Naples I"
No sooner had Simon Renard retired than Garter King
at Arms advanced with a couple of trumpeters, and pro•
claimed the styles and titles of the two sovereigns in the
following formula :
"Philip and Mary, by the grace of God,King and Queen
of England, France, Naples, Jerusalem, and Ireland; De.
feyders of the Faith ; Princes of Spain and Sicily ; Arch-
dukes of Austria; Dukes of Milan, Burgundy, and Bra-
bant; Counts of Hapsburg, Flanders, and Tyrol."
This proclamation being made, the, trumpets were
sounded, and the acclamations of the assemblage were
renewed.
Preceded by Gardiner and the other prelates, ceremo-
niously marshalled by the Grand Chamberlain and Vice-
Chamberlain, and attended by the principal nobles, Eng-
lish and Spanish, forming an assemblage of unrivalled
splendour, the royal pair—now equals in dignity—march. d
hand-in hand to the beautiful Lady Chapel, built by Bishop
Godfrey de Lucy, where the marriage was solemnised by
Gardiner, assisted by the other prelates, the royal bride
being given away in the name of the realm by the Marquis
of Winchester and the Earls of Pembroke and Derby.
In all respects the ceremony was admirably performed.
The prelates gathered round the richly decked alter, the
royal couple kneeling before it on velvet faldstools,
the grand assemblage of English and Spanish nobles,
grouped around, the proud dames of both nations filling
the galleries on either side of the chapel—all constituted
a superb picture.

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