Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-09

An che opposite gallery, which we sno~io can tae
West Gallery, and below the al the same sde,
were seated thus early, and speedily followed by
those whose communicate; LORD and
Lady Mary Fox, Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, the
Marquis and Narchioness of estmlnster, Lord
Monteage, Sir William Somerville, Sir George
Grey, Lady Euston and one oi her daughters, SIR
Hussey Vivian, the Duke OF Leeds, Lord and Lady
Worsley, and about twenty other persons OF dis
tinctios.
IL was calculated that rather than i've hun
dred distinguished individuals were present, and
the perhaps the most brilliant and inn
posing ever witnessed in this any o,her country.
The galleries were divided inio six compartments,
each Of which We're under the superintendent ef
two military officers and the right 10 seats were re-
gulate1 strictly by court etiquette and established
precedence; consequently there was not the least
confusion or trouble occasioned by individuals TAX
ing possession of the places assigned them.
The foreign embas sailors and ministers occupied
the end gallery opposite the altar. Their dresses
OF the most magnificent and costly description,
and thew all wore the medals and decoration OF
ders. The head dresses of the ladies most
profusely studded with Jewels.
A CLEAN of sunshine which made its way through
the west window, lighted up the Chapel with almost
preternatural splendour. The proiusion of da-
monds and other gems with which the ladies were
ado ned, the etering and decorations, the
costly state robes, splendid uniforms, and waving
plumes, formed a coup dGh of the most magnificent
character and realisng the most gorgeous visions
of Eastern grandeur of fairy-land.
The Altar presented a very splendid appearance
all the royal plate, chahces, sc, being displayed
npon it.
The Queens Gallery, at the chapel facing the
altar, appropriated 10 the Ambassadors one OF
Ehe earliest Of whom in attendance was his Excel
3ency the American Ambassador, and Mrs steven
son he was soon followed by the Belgian Munster
and Mrs. Van de Weyer, and before eleven CLOCK
che whole Of the Ambassadors, with their ladies'
were in this gallery, which certainly presented
most splendid appearance
AT hal past eleven the choir boys and the senior
singers entered, and took their places; In tins nook
there were two females not in dress; but " no they
were nobody seemed to know.
The Duke Of Dew nshircswore two " hite rosettes
ON each shoulder, from which streamed PERCUSSION
of white ribbons ~ :.
About this time Sir Augustus Clifford, Usher OF
the Black Rod entered, and soon after some OF the
herads, in their gorgeous tabards, gave evidence oil
the coming presence OF royalty
At a quarter to twelve O'Clock the Queen Dowa-
ger arrived and took her seat on the haat pas, i'm
mediatey the right Of the tad-stool afterwards
used by his Royal Highness Prince Albert during
the ceremony. Her Majesty's suit, consisting of
LADY Clinton, the Earl Of Denbigh, and the Hon Mr.
Ashley 1--WE believe) were shown TO their places.
The clergy of the Chapel Royal took thesr places
either side of the chapel, in the two front pews
next 10 the altar.
Soon after half past eleven, the proc entered
xhe chapel in the following ORDER
THE PROCESSION or THE BRIDEGRooM.
Drums and Trumpets.
Sergeant Trumpeter,
]. Rivett. Esq.
Master of the Ceremonies,
sir Robt. Chester, kt.
The Brdegroom'S Gentlemen OF Honor,
Vice Chamberlain OF her Lord-Chamberain of her
Majesty's Household, Majesty Household,
Earl of Belfast. Earl of Uxbridge.
THE BRIDEGROOM.
His Royal Highness Field Marshal Prince Albert,
X. G., wearing the Collar of the Order Of
the Garter,
Supported by their Serene Highncsses the reigning
Duke of SAKE Coburg and Gotha
And the Hereditary Prince of SAKE Coburg and Gotha
Zach attended by Officers of their Suite, namely,
Count Koowrath, Baron Alyensleben, and Baron de
On entering the chapel the drums and trumpe
filed off without the door, and, the procession adj
vancing, his royal highness was conducted TO the
seat provided for him the left 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. The
of the ceremonies and the officers of the bride
groom stood near the person Of his royal hgbness.
The Lord Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain
preceded by the drums and trumpets then returned
TO attend her majesty.
Her majesty then proceeded to the chape in the
following order:
Tue aUrEN's PROCESSION.
Drums and Trumpets.
Pursu Wants.
Heralds.
Pages Of Honor.
Comptroller Of her Males Treasurer Of her Males
The Lord Steward of her Majesty Household.
Lord High Chancellor,
Lord Cottenhan.
The Earl Marshal
Princess Of Gloucester.
Princess Of Cambridge.
Princess Augusta OF Cambridge.
Prince George of Cambridge.
Duchess of Cambridge.
Duchess Of Kent.
Duchess Of Gloucester.
Princess Augusta.
Duke of Cambridge,
Duke OF Sussex,
Vice Chamber Sword Of state, Lord Chamber |
lain Of her borne by Lord lain Of her
Maesty's Yisco Majesty's
Household Melbourne. Household.
Earl Of Belfast Earl Of CXbridge |
THE QUEEN,
Wearing the Collars Of her Orders.
Her Majesty train borne BY twelve unmarried
Ladies.
Ladies OF the Bedc hamber
Women Of the Bedchamber.
Gold Stick
Earl Of leicester. Lord Hill Lord Foley.
Keeper Of the Prisy Purse,
Sir Henry WbeStley.
Six Gentlemen at Arms.
Six Yeomen u the Guard 10 close the procession
On arriving at the entrance Of the chapel, the
drums and trumpets filed off. The Gcntlemen-at-
remained outside the chapel door, IN the ante
chapel, during the ccre nony. The 1eomen OF the
Guard remained at the foot OF the staircase, IN the
persons composing the procession were conducted
20 the places provided for them, the Princess and
Processes ~ the blood royal 20 the seats prepared
for them the haul pcs and the several ladies at
tendart upon the Queen 90 the seats provided near
her Maiesty's person.
Her Msi .sty, on reaching the Aaut pas took her |
seat Ia the chair If prov ided for the occasion
on the right side ct the altar.
The service then proceeded and being concluded,