Southern shield., 1840-03-28
NUMBER VIII.
MARRIAGE. OF THE QUEEN TO
 PRINCE ALBERT.

l Queen NlctOra was married 10 HTlncc ,I Albert Feb. 10th The following are some of the particulars
 | WHITEHALL Feb. 6.-The Queen |has been pleased to declare and ordain, Ithat his Serene Highness Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emanuel, Duke of Saxe, Prince of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. shall henceforth, upon all occasions what |soever, be styled and called His Royal IHighness," before his name and such titles las now do, or hereaitN may, belong to him.
 And to command, hat the royal conces. tsion ard dcclarztip1be registered Tn her
 Majestys College of Arms.
 | About half past eleven o'clock the Arch bishops of Canterburyshnd York, and the tlishop of London tooksseir places within the altar.
 1 A few minutes befolf twelve the Queen l Dowager entered the chpel Royal through the Dean's vestry door, and took her seat near the altar. The Arhblshops of Cam terbury and York and te Bishop of Lon d on immediately rose kn the entrance of her Majesty Her Majety, after perform ling her private devotiols, perceiving the most Rev. prelates still Handing sent Lord Howe, who was in waitilg, to desire that they might take their seas.
 A flourish of trumpss and drums at twenty-five minutes past2, o'clock, gave intimation that the procesion of the royal bridegroom had commenSd it's movement, and shortly after, having passed through the various rooms to whlf we have allud- ed, 1t entered the Colonadt
 As the Prince moved a|ng he was greet. ed with loud clapping ohands from the gentlemen, and enthusiastR waving of hand Ikerchiefs from the assemted ladies. He wore the uniform of Fielt Marshal, in the British army.
 Having reached the halpas, his royal lhighness affectionately kissed the hand Of the Queen Dowager, and in bowed to the Archbishops and Dean. Immediately on his entrance, voluntary vas performed by Sir George Smart on th organ. The master of the Ceremonies and the officers of the bridegroom stood mar the person of his royal highness. The Lord Chamber lain and Vice Chamberlain proceeded by the drums and trumpets, then returned 10 wait upon her Majesty. I Meanwhile his royal highaess entered into close conversation with the Queen | s5---rssr ,l.,t;i . announced the moving of the Queens pro- Icession.
 After having conducted the royal prince to the alter, the Lord Steward and the Lord Chamberlain quilted the royal bridegroom I for the purpose of conducting the Queen tc |the altar The Queens procession was announced by flourish of trumpets and drums. She looked excited and paler than usual Her dress was a rich white satin trimmed with orange flower blossoms On her head was wreath of the same blossoms, over which, but not to conceal Iher face, a lace veil was thrown, She wore the collar of the Garter, but no other dia- monds orjewels.
 As her Majesty approached the chapel ithe national anthem was performed by the Instrument band Her Majesty walked up Ithe aisle, followed by her train bearers and attendants, without noticing or lowing to Iany of the peers. On reaching the haulpas her Majesty knelt on the foot-stool, and. having performed her private devotions, sat down in the chair of state The different officers of state having now taken their seats in the body of the chapel, the coup d'ell was splendid beyond description.--- After the lapse of a few seconds. her Ma liesty rose and advanced with his Royal highness Prince Albert to the communion ltable, where the Archbishop of Canterbury immediately commenced reading the ser vice.
 | The rubie was rigdly adhered to through .|out
 I The service having concluded, the mem- bers of the royal family returned from the altar to take their positions in the process ion Onpassing her Majesty, they all paid their congratulations and the Duke of Sussex shook her hand, and affectionately kissed her cheek. After all had passed but the bride and bridge groom, her Majesty stepped hastily across to the other side of the alter where the Queen Dowager was standing, and kissed her.
 The royal pair then left the Chapel, all the spectors standing.
 In the evening very splendid banquet was given in the banqueting hall built by George " The theatres and metropolis were Illuminated.
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