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

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Normanby, the Lord Chancellor (who came in state in
Vis-
count Melbourne, Lord Holland, Lord J. Russell, the Mar-
quis of
three carriages), Viscount Palmerston, and Lord Morpeth.
At 11 o'clock a squadron of the Royal Horse Guards (Blue),
headed
by their band in full state uniforms, entered the Park,
antlformed at intervals along the line of ronte—the Centre Mall,
and now the anxiety of the spectators to secure situations from
which even a slight glance could be gained of the Royal pro-
ccs
sioriwas at its extreme height. Trees were ascended,
tamp-poets were mounted, and insecure footings were attained
on the top of the iron railings by which the park is enfiladed.
The, roofs bf Stafford House, the Gate House, the Palace
itself, and Marlborough House, were crowded even to the
chimney tops, ant as the rain had now subsided, the scene
became altogether most heart-stirring. Presently a squadron
of the Life Guards, with their splendid band, took their sta-
tion in the Court-yard next Marlborough House, and in
front of the great gates at the fqot of St. James's-street. At
half-past.ll their RoOltHiglnesies the nuke and Duchess •
of qtmbridge, Prince George and Princesg Augnsta of Cam-
• Midge, arrived in state; escorted by party of Life Guards ;
thbir royal highnesses were loudly cheered in their progress
• through. the Park, and were redeiied hy' the guard in the
garden with the 'usual honourS, His Royal Highness the
Duke of Sussex followed a few moments afterwards, also
escorted by a party.of Life Guards, and his reception by the
populace was most enthuSiastid-Ind cheering. The cortege
escorting the illustrious bride-groom was hailed with enthusi-
astic cheers, and that of our youthful Queen elicited loud
and long-continued applause. Precisely at half-past one,
the discharge of a royal salute, of twenty-:one guns, by
the ordnance on the parade in front of the Horse Guards,
announced to the citizens of the great metropolis that the
" plain gold ring " had. been placed upon the finger of her
most gracious Majesty, and again the crowd began to prepare
for the return of the illustrious pair. 'At half-past one, how-
ever, a heavy fall of rain disturbed the holiday-folks, many
of whom ran off to all the points of egress from the Park.
The majority, however, held their positions, and gate the
newly-married pair a welcome that made the " welkin ring,"
as they returned to Buckingham Palace;at 20 minutes to two
o'clock. The procession to Rockingham Palace was reform-
ed pretty much in. the same order in which it moved in the
morning. Prince Albert took his Place in the same•carriage
with. lier.. Majesty, the DuChesi of Sutherland taking her
place with the Earl of Albemarle, who, on this occasion
alone, waived his official right to be in the same carriage.with
her Majesty. Her Majesty occupied the back seat alone,
arid Prince Albert and the Duchess of Kent sat opposite.
On arriving at Buckingham Palace, the illustrious party par-
took of a •

WEDDthG BREAKFAST,
at which several of the illustrious participators in the previ-
ous ceremony, and the officers of the household and ministers
of state were present, the names of whom will be found in
our second page. • ,
• 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 arrank-ements 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, haut-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
haut-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 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 Cambridge,
Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Ernest, the brother,
and the reigning 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 covered with a bine 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' closet, had the appearanCe
of simple oak with Gothic Impels, scrolls; and mouldings, the
seats being covered with crimson cushiOns, with gold-coloured
edges, and brbad gold-coloured fringe. The ceiling, which
had been refreshed, an&was adorned with the arms of Gi'eat
Britain in various-cologred deviceS and coinpirtments; had a
very tasteful appearance, and the light admitted 'froth the
Gothic window over the altar, and from the windows on each
side gave 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 collonnade 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-
structed 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-
shelled. 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 were 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
not the least confusion or trouble occasioned by individuals
taking possession of the places assigned them.
The foreign ambassadors and ministers occupied, the end
of the gallery opposite the altar. Their dresses were of the
most magnificent and costly description, and they all wore.
the medals and decorations of various orders. The head-
dresses of the ladies were most profusely studded with jewels.
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 gold. •
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
Diggle 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 ,7ith 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 Daluseny,
Earl of Derby, Miss Davys, Countess of Euston, Lord
Adolphus Fitzclarence, Lady Louisa Fitacay. 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 an& Lady Robert Gros-
venor, -Lient.-General Hill, Lord Hill, Lord Lurgan, Lady
Lurgan, the Duke of Leeds, Lord Monteagle, the Marquis
of Northampton, Lora C, Paget, the Bishop of Peterborough,
Lord. William Russell, Lady William Russell, Lord and
Lady Seymour, Sir William and Lady SomerVille; Earl of
Sefton, Countess of Sefton, Lord Save 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. &c.

Shortly after ten o'clock the peers and peeresses arrived in
.
rapid succession : would,be impossible to give their names.
Suffice it to_ say that all - the principal nobility, of the land
were present. •
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The. musical choir consisted of ten b-ys and 16 men, and
was under tpe superintendence of ,Sir George Sniart, 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 communion table. All
present rose on her Majesty's entering the chapel, and re-
mained standing until her Majesty desired them to be seated.
Her Majeßty appeared in excellent health and spirits. •