The Sun.
London, England, 1840-02-10 00:00:00

I Mary Lambton, the Dachess of Hamilton, and Lady Euston,
the Earl of Craven, Lord Holland (upon whom the interesting
event appeared to have conferred renewed health and youth),
Lady Mary Anne Comptor, Viscount Duncannon, the Mar-
chioness of Lansdowne and daughter, Lord Palmerston, who
wore large bows of white ribbon on either shoulder, and the
Hon. Miss Young, were among the last who were able to pro-
cure seats in the galleries.
The Marquis of Anglesea wore a magnificent Russian uni-
form, and was fortunate enough to obtain the last vacant seat
in the pew on the right of the Altar.
It was now eleven o'clock, and many of the ladies round us
looked rather faint, but certain mysterious-looking tin and
glass cups were circulated in various directions, and the effect
was magical—eyes brightened and tongues began to wag, and
laughter and jest once more went round.
THE ALTAR AND HAUT PAS,
Which presented the most interesting portion of the ilsy's
proceedings, although very limited in extent, had a very
splendid appearance. 'The whole was lined with crimson
velvet, that portion o'er the communion table hein„,,
hung with rich festoons of crimson velvet ethred with
gold lace. The gothic pillars supporting the galleries above
were gilt, as were the mouldings of the oaken panels, where
exposed ; the gothic railing round the communion table
was also gilt. The communion table itself was covered with a
rich profusion of gold plate, and oa each side was' a
stool for the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop
of London. On the left hand side of the altar, and on the
Haut Pas, were four stools, with footstools to match, for
the reception of their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Sussex
and Duke of Cambridge, the Princess Augusta and the Duchess
of Gloucester; while on the opposite side were six stools of a
like description for the use of her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Cambridge, the two Princesses of Cambi idge, Prince George
of Cambridge, Prince Ernest, and the reigning Duke of Saxe
Coburg Gotha, the parent and brother of Prince Albert. On
the left side of the altar, and in front of the four stools we have
described, were two state chairs—that next the railing of the
altar for her Majesty, and that nearer to the aisle for her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. On the opposite
side were also two state chairs—that next the railing
for Prince Albert, and that nearer the aisle for the
- Dowager Queen Adelaide ; each of these chairs was pro-
vided with foot-stools; while close to the railing of the altar
were two fold stools for her Majesty and Prince Albert, to be
used during the ceremony. The whole floor was covered With
a blue and gold pattern carpet, with the Norman rose. The
remaining part of the interior, including the pews in the aisle,
the seats in the galleries, and Ambassadors' closets, had the
appearance of simple oak, with Gothic panels, scrolls and
mouldings, the seats being covered with crimson cushions, with
gold-coloured edges, and broad gold-coloured-'ffte. The
ceiling, which has been refreshed, and was adorned with the
arms of Great Britain in various coloured devices and com-
partments. had a very tasteful appearance, and the light ad-
mitted from the Gothic window over the altar, and from the
windows on each side, gaie a pleasing mellowness to the whole.
At eleven o'clock the choristers, preceded by Sir Geo. Smart,
took their seats in the organ gallery, and shortly afterwards the
Archbishops of Canterbury and York, assisted by the Bishop
of Llandaff, Dean of the Chapel, took their places on the right
of the communion table.
The second pew on the right of the altar was appropriated to
the Queen Dowager and suite, among whom were Lady Clin-
ton, the Hon. Wm. Ashley, &c. Bsc.
The Queen Dowager entered immediately afterwards, and
took her seat on the right of the state chair appropriated to
Prince Albert—all the spectators rose wilier entrance, and her
Majesty courtsied at this mark of respect.
Now and then a magnificently-attired page-or herald appeared
at the chapel-door, to take a peep at the gorgeous spectacle
within. Every fsce wore a smile, and every heart throbbed as
the eventful hour drew near. The day, which had hitherto been
lowering, now brightened up a little, and a gleanrof sunshine,
which made its way through the west window, lighted up the
chapel with almost preternatural splendour. The pro-
fusion of diamonds and other gems with which the
ladies were adorned—the glittering crosses and decora-
tions, the costly State-robes, splendid uniforms, 'and waving
plumes formed a coup d'ceil of the most magnificent character,
and realising the most gorgeous visions of Eastern grandeur or
of fairy-land.
At half-past twelve the folding-doors of the entrance of the
Chapel were thrown open, and immediately afterwards the
drums and trumpets in the distance announced the approach of
THE PROCESSION OF THE BRIDEGROOM.
Drums and trumpets.
Sergeant Trumpeter.
Master of the Ceremonies. .
The Bridegroom's Gentlemen of Honour, between two
. Heralds.
Vice Chamberlain of her Lord Chamberlain of her
Majesty's Household. Majesty's Household. .
THE BRIDEGROOM,
Wearing the Collar of the Order of the Garter.
Supported by their
Serene Highnesses the Reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg and
Gotha, and the Hereditary Pihice of
Saxe Coburg and Gotha,
Each attended by Officers of their Suite, namely,
Count Holowrath, Baron Alvensleben, and Baron de Lowenfels.
On entering the Chapel the drums and trumpets filed off
without the door, and the procession advancing, his Royal
Highness was conducted to the seat provided for him on the
left hand of the altar. His supporters, the Duke of Saxe Co-
burg and Gotha and the Hereditary Prince, with the Officers
of their Suite, occupied seats near Prince Albert. The
Master of the Ceremonies and the Officers of the Bridegroom
stood near the person of his Royal Highness.
His Serene Highness wore a Field-Marslial's uniform, with
large rosettes of white sstin on his shoulders. There was a
flush on his brow as he entered the Chapel, while his manly
and dignified bearing, and the c)rdial and unaffected manner
with which he greeted those of the Peers and Peeresses around
him, with whom he had been previously acquainted, won all
hearts, and many of those around us either with their lips or
hearts pronounced that Prince Albert was a consort worthy of
Queen Victoria.

On reaching his chair in front of the communion table, his
Serene Highness advanced gracefully to the QueeriDowager,
and respectfully kissed her hand. He afterwards InWed to the
Archbishop of Canterbury and the other Church Dignitaries
arolnd him, and remained for some time standing, casting, as it
appeared to us, many anxious glances towards the Chapel
entrance.

The Queen Dowager at length requested his Serene Highness
to be seated, and he entered into conversation with her, his
father standing behind his chair.
The Lord Chamberlain and Vice-Chamberlain, preceded by
the drums and trumpets, having returned to attend her Majesty.
Her Majesty then proceeded to the Chapel in the following
order :

THE QUEEN'S PROCESSION.
Drums and Trumpets,
Serjeant Trumpeter,
Knight Marshal,
Pursuivants,
Heralds,
Pages of Honour,
Equerry in Waiting, Equerry in Waiting,
Groom in Waiting, Lord in Waiting,
Comptroller of her Ms- Treasurer of her Majesty's
jesty's Household, Household,
The Lord Steward of her Majesty's Household,
Norroy King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms,
Lord Privy Seal, Lord President of the
Council,
Two Sergeants-at-Arms, Two Sergeants -at- Arms,
Lord High Chancellor,
Senior Gentleman Usher Quarterly Waiter,
Gentleman Usher, Gentleman Usher
Garter King
Daily Waiter, and to
of Arms. of the
the Sword of State, Black Rod.
The Earl Marshal,
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Sophia Matilda o f
Gloeester, •
Princess Mary of Cambridge,
Princess Augusta of Cambridge,
Prince George of CaMbridge,
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge,
Attended by a Lady of her Royal Highness's household,
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent;
Attended by a Lady of her Royal Highne.s's household,
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,
Attended by a Lady of. her Royal. Highness's household,
Her Royal Highness Prince's Augusta,
Attended by a Lady of her Royal Highness's household,
His Royal Ifiglines; the Duke of Cambridge,
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex,
Each attended by a Gentleman of their Royal Highness's
household.
Vice-Chamberlain The Sword of State Lord Chamberlain
of her Majesty's borne by Lord of her Majesty's
Household. Viscount Melbourne. Household.
At a quarter to one o'clock her Majesty entered the Chapel,
attended as follows :

THE QUEEN,
WEARING TIIE COLLARS OF DER. ORDERS,
HPT Alljesty's Train borne by the following twelve unmar-
ried Ladies, viz.:—
Lady. Adelaide Paget,

Lady Caroline Amelia
Gordon Lennox;
Lady Elizabeth A nne
Georgiana Dorothea
Howard,
Lady Ida Hay,

Lady Sarah Frederica
Caroline Villiers,

Lady Frances Elizabeth
Cowper,
Lady Elizabeth West,

Lady Catherine Lucy
Willielmina Stanhope,
Lady Mary Augusta Fre- Lady Jane Harriet
&rico. Grimston, Bouverie,
Lady Eleanora Caroline Lady Mary Charlotte
Paget, Howard,
assisted by the Groom of the Robes.
Master of the Horse, Mistress of the Robes,
The Earl of Albemarle, The Duchess of Suther-
G. C. H., land.
LADIES OF THE BEDCHAMBER.
The Marchioness of Normanby, The Duchess of Bedford,
The Countess of The Countess of
Charlemont, Sandwich,
The Dowager Lady The Countess of
Lyttleton, - Burlington.
The Lady Portman, The Lady Barham.
MAIDS OF HONOUR.
The Hun. Amelia The Hon. Harriet Pitt, The Hon. Caro-
Murray, line Cocks,
The Hon. Hen. The Hon. Matilda
rietta Anson, Paget,
The Hon. liar- The Hon. Sarah
riet Lister, Mary Cavendish.
WOMEN OF THE BEDCHAMBER.
Lady Harriet Viscountess
Clive, ' Forbes,
Lady Charlotte Lady Caroline
Copley, Barrir.gton,
Mrs. Brand, T Lady Gardiner.
Captain of the
Yeomen of the Gold Stick.
Guards.
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The Ilon. Mrs. -
Campbell.
Captain of the
Band of Gentlemen-
at-Arms.

Keeper of the Privy Purse,
Six Gentlemen-at-Arms,
Six Yeomen of the Guard to close the procession.
On arriving at the entrance of the Chapel, the drums and
trumpets fired off. The Gentlemen-at-Arms remained out-
side the Chapel door, in the Ante-Chapel, during the cere-
mony. The Yeoman of the Guard remained at the foot of
the staircase, in the Ante-Chapel. during the ceremony.
The respective persons composing the procession were con-
conducted to the places provided for them, the Princes and
Princesses of the Blood Royal to the seats prepared for them
on the Haut-Pas; and the several ladies attendant upon the
Qu‘en to the seats provided near her Alajesty's perm,