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

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE ALBERT,

Prince Albert's procession was formed in the Throne-
room, and at half-past 12 o'clock the sound of trumpets and
drums announced that his Royal'Highnesi was approaching
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 ea British Field Marshal;
and wearing the insignia of the Order of the Garter, entered
the chapel. His Royal Highness was supported by his Se-
rene Highness the reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg and the
Hereditary Prince his brother. He lohked rather pale, but
appeared very cheerful, His Royal Highness was conducted
by the Lord Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain to the altar,
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.sty and the Prince entered into a close conversa-
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ARRIVAL OF HER .MAJESTY. A few minutes before
announced her Majes
tl,osnae a flourish of trumpets and drums
any adequate idea of thepProacb. It is impossible to con-
veyanificent spectacle which now
presented itself. All rose, and the most perfect silence reigned
throughout the sacred edifice. As her Majesty entered the
Chapel a hand of music, places outside, played the national
anthem of" GOd save the Queen."
Her Majesty preceded by the. L d Chancellor and Lord
and accompanied by.
,hHer Royal-High-
Melbourne carrying the Sword Of State,
the Princess
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Sophia, their Royal ..Highnesses the Duchess•Dukteeornsdusfset rincoef
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Cambridge,
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Family, entered the chapel shortly before one o'clock,of the George of Cambri
and
immediately proceeded -to the altar. Her
Majesty's
train
was.borne by 12 maid of Honour...
Her .IVlajesty 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 composed of the most costly materials. Her Ma-
jesty Was deeply affected on entering the chapel and shed
tears. The intense interest which bad been manifested
during the whole morning :at this moment was at its height,
and the most breathlike silence preypiled as the Queen pro-
ceeAled lip the Chapel. . • •••
'-'n her Majesty' reaching- the altar she shook hands with
thei, Queen Dowager anti the other members of the Royal
eteilY ; immediately -' rwhich Prince Albert conducted •
Inter
her Ma' •
jesty to the part of the Communion Table where the
marriage Service h A ht*.ho of Canterbury,
assisted by the Bishopwas read by t e rc n.
P 1 distinct tone,
of voice. The fof London, in a clear and
of England was as
prescribed by the ritual of the Church
Majesty and triest_rictly observed in all ;partictilars. Her
audible tone. Prince answered the responses in a very
When it came to that
Minister says " Wilt thou part of the service in which the
ou h , '
The A rchbishop said,' ta' e
,il this woman," &C., &e.
wilt thou have this woman- Creasia
h g the Prince,' "Albert,
The'Prince in an audible No-of e thy wedded Wife?"
The Archbishop then addressing repliad' "•1 will.""Vic-
toria, wilt thou have this man toh her Majesty said,
Her Majesty in a firm voice responded,ethy wedded husband?"
The Other parts of the ceremy "1
ivill•''''
with the forms of the Church of England.
The strictly in unison
The Queen repeated the words " love, honour and obey,"
•
in a very audible manner: •
During the service the anthem of "Blessed be th
on Lord
God of Israel" was performed, and at the conclusion the an-
them'of " God be merciful to us and bless us.
During the whole time, the ceremony was being-read, the
Royal- Family and:all .present remained standing. Afterif
*was' concluder' her 'Majesty received the congratulations of
her Royal relations.