Star.
London, England, 1821-05-29 00:00:00

THE APPROACHING CORONATIoAI

The preparations for this long-expected ceremony
are still proceeding with unabated activity; and, al,
though the precise day for its accopplishment isnot
yet fixed, there is no doubt that it will take plate
shortly after the prorogation of Parliament.
WESTMINSTER HALL

The interior of this magnificent edifice has now
assumed such an appearance, that the spectator can
form a perfect notion of the splendid arrangements
which will be made for the Coronation Feast. The.
double row of galleries are completed, and their
fronts are covered with canvass and paper, whicii
hereafter to be painted in Gothic pannels, to come..
spond with the general character of the
The platform on which h is MAJESTY is to dint is,
also completed; it is elevated about six feet above-
the ordinary level of the floor, and is ascended by
steps. The Throne, or Chair of State, on whiebrwip
MAJESTY is to sit, is preparing elsewhere, and wilt
be composed of the most magnificent materials—.
Other chairs are likewise in preparation for the Royal.
Dukes, and such other illustrious Midis iduals as met
have the honour of sitting at the same board with.
his MAJF.STY. On the right of his MAJESTY'S cllairi
occupying the scite of the late Court of King's Bench,
is erected a separate gallery, consisting of seats pia.
dually ascending one above the other, for the recep.
tion of the female branches of the Royal nadir auk!
their attendants; and on the left sidc. time is a pl.
lery, precisely of the same character, irtended for
the accommodation of the Anibassa,!ors and Mini,
ters of other countries, who will be invited on the
festive occasion. The great window :it this end of
the [tall is to be covered with tapestry, so 's to dlut
out the glare of day, it being intended to ii:umin:re
the whole building with lustres and lamps, of the
most brilliant description. The seats in the :oiliesies
are to be coveted with scarlet cloth, and the same
material will cover the walls which will give addi-
tional splendour to the whole scene. •
Two lines of tables, stretching from the Roval
platform to the door next New Palace-yard, hare
already been fixed, and the richest claina,k table.
linen has been Inaradactured to cover them, race
tables will groan under the weight of ornaments of
the most costly description—consisting of silver .e.,d
gold plate, triumphal arches, paintings, medallions,
andievery possible description of appropriate decora-
tion which the ingenuity of artists can devise. Seve-
ral of the first confectioners in London have been en-
gaged in this department for many months, and
have made great progress in their labours.
The recesses under the galleries, to which we have
already alluded, will be stored with the wines of all
countries, and with a profusion of everything which
can stimulate or gratify the appetite of the guests.
Next to the grand entrance from New Palace-yard
a sort of Gothic orchestra has been erected, in which
will be placed the heralds, attended by a full band,
together with all the necessary accompaniments ef
trumpeters, kettle-drums, &c. Two square towers
project from this orchestra into the Hall, on each►
side of the entrance, from which the customary pm-
clamations are to be made, preceded and followed
by the flourish of musical instrun:ents.
The repairs connected with the building it:elf are
proceeding with all possible dispatch; but it is anti-
cipated that they cannot be fully accomplished within
the stipulated time, and that they must be suspended
till after the Coronation. One of the exterior towers,
left of the great entrance, is restored to its pristine
beauty, the most minute parts of its ancient decora:
tions having been perfectly preserved.
THE PLATFORM.

The Platform, upon which the Procession is to
move from the Hall to Westminster Abbey, is ready
to be laid down. It is to be elevated sir feet
above the ground, and to be covered with z c-a-
nopy. It will extend from the door of Westminster
Hall to the corner of Bridge-street, then turning to
the left towards George-street, proceed directly to
the west door of the Abbey; so that this part of the
ceremony may be witnessed by an immense multi-
tude. The inhabitants have not yet resumed the
erection of balconies in front of their houses, but the
necessary preparations are made for that purpose,
and the moment the official notice is given in the
Gazelle the work will be commenced.