Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19

minister, the Duke OF Wellington, who
also wore long bows Of white satin rib
bon, his Waterloo medal, and carried
his field Marhal's baton. HIS Grace
appeared to form an object Of much in-
terest and curiosity to those assembled
in the chapel.
At II o'clock the cboristers, prece-
ded by Sir George Smart, took their
seats in the organ gallery, and shortly
afterwards the Archbishops OF Canter-
bury and York, assisted by the Bishop
of Llanaf, Dean Of the Chapel, took
their places on the right of the conmu-
Mon table.
The second pew on the right Of the
altar was appropriated to the Queen
Dowager and suite.
The Queen Dowager entered imme-
diately aiierward, and took her seat on
the right OF the state chair appropriated
to Prince Albert--all the spectators
rose at her entrance, and her Majesty
courtesied at this mark Of respect.
At half past ~ the folding doors Of
the entrance Of the chapel were thrown
open, and Immediately afierward the
drums and trumpets in the distance an
nounced the approach Of
TBE Procession OF rns BRIpEGnooM.
On entering the chapel the drums and
irumpets filed off without the door, and the
procession advancing, his Royal Highness
was conducted TO the scat provided for him
on the lefi hand of the altar. His supporters.
the Duke Of Sake Coburg and Gotha, and
the hereditary Prince, with the officers Of
their suite, occupied seats near Prince
Albert.
His Serene IIlghness wore field mar
sbal's uniform, with large rossttes of white
satin on the shoulders. There was flush on
his brow as he entered the chapel, while his
manly aud dignitied bearing and the cordial
and unaffected manner with which he greetc d
those Of the Peers, and Peeresses around
him, with whom he had been previously ac-
qualntcd, won all hearts, and many Of those
around us either with their lips or heart pro-
nounced that Prince Albert was a consort
worthy ofQnecn Victoria.
The Lord Chamberlain and Vice Cham
berlain, preceded by drums and tru,npets,
having returned to attend her Majesty,
Her Majesty then proceeded to tie chapel.
Her Majesty wore magnificent lace robe
andveil oi the most exquisite workmanship
The Cnly ornament on hcrhcad was wreath OF
orange flowers, and small diamond pin, by |
which the nuptial veil was fastened To her
hair. Her train was Of white satin, with Il
deep fringe Of lace, and she looked the per-
sonllicatlon of dignity, gentlenoss, aud love,
as she advanced up the aisle to the altar.
Prince A bert met her Majesty at the haut
pas and conducted her TO seat OH the right |
hand side of the altar.
Immediately around her Majcsty's chair,
were her twelve maids Of honor, attired in
virgin white, while in the centre sat her
Majesty, "he leading star Of every sye,"
Prince Albert standing on her right, and her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent on her
left. A little farther to the left stood the /
Duke Of Sussex, tho Duke Of Cambridge,
Lord Melbourne, the Lord Chancellor, and
the other great officers Of state.
The Archbishop OF Canterbury having ad. I
yanced to the rails, her Majesty and Prince !
Albert approached him, and the service com
menced:
When his Grace came to the words
Albert. wilt thou have this woman to be |
thy welded wife, To live together after Gods
ordinance, in the holy estate Of patrimony ?
Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor, and |
keep her in sickness and in health: and for.
ssking all other, keep thee only unto her so
ong as ye both shall live?
His Serene Higbness, in firm tone, re-
Piled II will"
And when he said
Victoria, wilt thou have Albert TO be thy
welded husband, to live together aiier
God's ordinance in the holy estate Of matri.
mony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him
ove, honor. and keep him in sickness and in
health aud, forsaking all others, keep thee
only unto hun so long as ye both shall live
Her Majesty looked up atfectionately in
Prince Alberts face. and replied loud enough H
% be heard in every part of the Chapel
: will" Il
The Archbishop then said
Who giveth thi, woman to be married to
his man?
His Royal Ilighncss, the Duke Of Sussex
advanced, and took her Malcsty's hand,
which he placed in that OF the Prince.
The service then proceeded.
Prince Albert then placed the ring on her
niger, repe allng- Il
With this ring thee wed, with my body
bee worship, aud with all my worldly goods
thee endow in the name Of the Father,
md Of the Son, and Of the Holy Ghost
Amen. /
The Archbishop then concluded the ser.
rice. \
While the service was proceeding, her
Majesty was observed 10 look frequently al
Prince Albert, who was standing at her side.
n fact she scarcely ever took her eyes of
lin till she left the Chapel.
The service having concluded, the several
members Of the Royal Family who had oc-
upied places around the altar, returned to
axe up their positions in the proc ession.-
)n passing her majesty they all paid their
congratulations, and the Duke Of Sussex, af Il
cr shaking her by the hand in a manner
'hich appeared to have little ceremony, but Il
nth cordinty in it, affectonately kissed her
heck. After oil had passed with the excep.
on Of the Royal Bride and Bridegroom. her
1ajes,y stepped hastily across, to the other
de Of the altar, where the Queen Dowager
'as standing, aud kissed her. III
Prince Albert then took her Majesty's
and, and the Royal pair left the Chapel, al
he spectators standing.
THE ATTEsTATIoN. H.
On reaching the throne room, the form Of
hesitation took place, when her Majesty
nd Prince Albert signed the marriage regis
n, which was attested by the members OF
10 royal family and officers of state present.
splendid table had been prepared for the
lrposc, and this part Of the ceremony, pre-.
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