The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-02-11 00:00:00

THE CHAPEL ROYAL.

At nine o'clock the doors of the Chapel Royal were thrown
open, when the: nobility and gentry, who had obtained the
Lord. Chamberlain's tickets of admission, began to arrive.
The arrangements were most admirable, and the decorations
of the Chapel were distinguished for simple chastity com-
bined with elegance; there was no attempt at ostentatious
display; while a pleasing harmony characterised the whole.
The altar and haul-pas, which presented the most interest-
ing portion of the day's proceedings, although very limited-
in extent, had a very splendid appearance. - The whole was
lined-with crimson velvet, that portion over the communion-
table.being hung with rich festoons of crimson velvet edged
-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. on 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
least-pas, as you advanced up the aisle under the gallery,
were four stools, with footstools to match, for the reception
of their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Sussex and the Duke
of Ca-mbridge, 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 Cambridge,
Prince :George of Cambridge, Prince Ernest, the -brother,
and the_ reignihg Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha, the parent 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 provided
with-footstools; while those to the railing of the altar were
two fald stools for her Majesty and Prince, used during the
ceremony. The whole floor was covere.Vith a blue and
Old 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' closet, 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. fringe. The ceiling, which
had been refreshed, and was adorned with the arms of Great
. Britain in various-coloured devices and compartments; had a
very. tasteful appearance, and .the liglit. -admitted from the
Gothic window over the altar, and from the windows on-each
side
.galie a
_pleasing mellowness to the whole.
The colonnade through which the procession passed to the
'chapel was exceedingly. well contrived, and admirably lit-
from the lanterns above and the windows behind. The seats,
which were separated-from the pillared canon nade by a drawf
railing, were covered with. crimson cushions with gold-
coloured borders and: fringe, while all the remainder of this
temporary structure- had the semblance of having been con-
. stracted with solid masonry. .The floor of the colonnade
was covered with rich Brussels carpet, which extended into
the vestibule, up the grand staircase to the armoury, through
the Presence Chamber to. Queen Anne's drawing-room, and
thence to the. ante-chamber and throne-room, where her
Majesty and Prince Albert's portions of the procession mar-
shalled. The seats throughout erected for the accommoda-
tion of the spectators were covered with crimson cushions
- and yellow fringe, thus sustaining uniformity throughout.
They were railed off from the line of procession.
It was calculated that rather more than 500 distinguished
individuals e-ere present, and the scene was perhaps the most
brilliant and imposing ever witnessed in this or any other
country. The galleries were divided into six compartments,
each of which were under the superintendence of two military
officers, and the right to seats was regulated strictly by Court
etiquette and established precedence ; consequently there was
Ot the least confusion or trouble occasioned by individuals
takingsgps_Session'of the:Places assigned them.
"The foteign ambassadors and ministers occupied the end
of the gallery opposite the altars, Their dresses were of the
MoSlLftnagnifieent and costly description, and they all wore
the medals and decorations of various orders. The head:
dresses Of tlie ladies were roost profusely studded with jewels.
• s• The. Speaker of the House of Commons arrived in state
shortly after one. o'clock.
The Cabinet Ministers were all in attendance before 11
o'clock. They were attired in the Windsor uniform of blue
and

The Knights of the Garter were decorated with the splen-
did insignia of that noble order.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London
were very early in attendance.
The west gallery was under the superintendence of Colonel
niggle and Capital Boyle, and we feel called upon to express
our thanks to these gallant 'officers, for the attention and
courtesy shown to the gentlemen connected nzith• the press.
Amongst those who arrived first we noticed the Earl of
Craven, Countess of Craven, Lady Mary Compton, the So-
licitor-General and lady, Lord Carrington, Lord Dalmeny,
Earl .of Derby, Miss Davys, Countess of Euston, Lord
Adolphus Fitzclarence, Lady Louisa Fitzcay, the Chief Jus-
tice of the Common Pleas, Colonel Fox, Lady Mary Fox;
Lord Frederick Gordon, the Bishops of London and Nor
wick, Lady Augustus Gordon, Lord and Lady Robert Gros-
venor, Lieut.-General Hill, Lord Hill, Lord Lurgan, Lady
Lurgan, the Duke of Leeds, Lord Monteagle, the Marquis
of Northampton, Lord C. Paget, the Bishop of Peterborough.
Lord William Russell, Lady William Rmnell, Lord and
Lady Seymour, Sir William and Lady Somerville, Earl of
Sefton, Countess of Sefton, Lord. Says and Sele, the Mar-
quis of Tavistock, Lord and Lady Worsley, the Marquis of
Winchester, the Marchioness of Winchester, the Vice Chan-
cellor- Lord Langdale) the Attorney-General, Lord Denman,
&c. _

Shortly after ten o'clock the peers and peeresses arrived in
rapid succession : it-would-he Impossible to give their names.
Suffice it to say that all the principal nobility of the land
were present.
The musical choir consisted of ten boys and 16 men, and
was under the superintendence of. Sir George Smart, who
presided at the organ.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of 'London
took their station at the altar at half-past eleven o'clock.
The Queen Dowager arrived a few minutes before twelve
O'clock, and took her seat near the comninnion table. All
present rose on lifer Majesty's entering the chapel, and re-
mained standing until her Majesty desired thendto be seated.
Her Majesty appeared in excellent health and spirits.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE ALBERT.. . •
Prince Albert's procession was formed in the ,Throne-
iciOro,, and at half-past I 2 o'clock the sound of trumpets and
drums announced that hiS Royal Highness was 4pproaching
the chapel. The scene at this Moment was of the most ani-
mated description. All present rose, and in a few minutes
the Prince, attired in the 'uniform of a British Field Marshal,
and wearing the insignia of the Order of the Garter, entered
the chapel.. His Royal HighnesS was supported by his.Se-
reile Highness the reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg and the
Hereditary Prince his brother. He looked rather pale, but
z,lPNPe:ared very cheerful. His Royal Highness was conducted
Lord
and was then Chamberlain and Vice .Chamberlain to the altar,
reestY seated in a chair next to the Queen Dowager.
and the Prince entered into a close. conversa-
tionplicius to the arrival,of. the Queen. On his Royal
Highness I.ntering the chapel, a volantary was performed by
oir George Smart on the organ. The procession then re-
turned to conduct her Majesty to the chapel.

.1-1 ER NIAS EST 1.. .
A few in before
one a -ish of trumpets and drums
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int2nrA L op. ,
ac.cquate,kidllearoosfethagnPrdrtaitticent s
announced her IVlajesty'sa .
spectacle which now
con-
vey any 1 It is impossible to
presented itself. _
save
the Queen."
outside, played the national
throughout the sacred -eaitice the most ost perfect silence reigned
fajesertyodprecededs,ablo,rtdheonfiA'ottad Chancellor and Lord
Chapel a band of music:, places- As her Majesty entered the
,state, ze,nand accompanied by
Royal
Hit,tiller Royal High-
alitHheetniiv" of
7.lelbourne carrying the
Her Royal Highness the Duchess
High-
ness the Princess Augusta, Her
SOpiiia, their Royal Highnesses the DuFl.-enaensCite Princess
Cambridge,' Royal Highness the Duke of SusseuxchPes4 of
George; of Cambridge, and the other branches of the' Royalnce
Family; entered the chapel shortly before .one o'clock, ad
immediately proceeded to the altar.. Her Majesty's train
was borne by 12 maids of Honour.
Her Majesty did not wear a veil. Her hair was dressed
qUite plain, and the only ornament on the head was
a tiara of brilliant diamonds. The train was several yards
long, and com Posed of the most costly materials. Her Ma-
jesty.ras deeply affected on entering the chapel and shed
tears. The intenso interest, which. had .been manifested
durin,.,,, .the whole morning .at this moment was at its height,
and the most breathlilce silence prevailed as the Queen pro-
' deeded up the Chapel.
On her Mci- ' I.••ltar she shook hands with
the Queen D
_ Jesty reaching t e a
owa,), d the other !limbers of the Royal
Family ; iul- ber an
Albert conducted
her Majest niediately after which Prince
• Yto thepart f the Communion Table where the
0
marriage Service Canterbury,
assisted hymie gas read by the Archbishop of
of voice. The formßishop of London, in a clear and distinct tone
of England wa„ t as prescribed by the ritual of the Church
Majesty and the itIY observed in all :particulars- Her
audible tone. prince answered the responseS in a very
• When it came to
• that part which the
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Minister says " Wilt tho of the service in
The Archbishop said, ahave this woman,.," 6": c •
8:e
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wilt
thou have this woman to
(hires •
besthg the Prince,' "Albert,
The. Prince in an audible voice thy wedded wife?" •
Therchbishop then addressingreplied, I will."
"
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toria, wilt thou have this man to be itei-r Nhiesty said, " Vic-
' Her Majesty in a firm voice responLlvedded husband ?"
The other parts of the ceremony were".,.l,re"i,ll, -",=, .
with the forms of the Church of England: --y in unison !'
The Queen repeated the words " love, honour and I
in a very audible manner. ~ ohey,,,
During the service the anthem of " Blessed be
thou Ord
God &Israel" was performed, and at the conclusion
the
them of " God be merciful to us and bless us." , • au-
During the whole time the ceremony was being read, the
Royal . Family and all present remained standing. After it
was concluded her, Majesty received the congratulations of
her Royal relations.. - . , , .

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It was a matter of general remark that her Majesty went
through the service in a most composed and dignified manner.
The slight nervousness which was apparent when the Queen
first entered the chapel soon left her, and in a few minutes
she seemed in full possession of her usual spirits.
The ceremony concluded at half-past one.

DEPARTURE FOR WINDSOR.
At the conclusion of the breakfast her Majesty retired to
prepare for her departure for Windsor, whither she was
accompanied by Prince Albert and a very limited suite,
including only, we believe, the Lord and Lady in Waiting,
Groom of the Chamber, Equerry, two Maids of Honour,
and two or three other attendants on the royal person. The
domestic servants had previously set out for the Castle, to be
in readiness to receive her Majesty and her Consort, who in
all court proceedings will simply be styled" Prince Albert."