The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-14

carrying The Royal babe in her arms, proceeded to
a seat near her Majesty and Prince. Albert, and
tn continued until the conclusion OF this interest
/ ing and soiemn ceremony.
The Ii slleluJ .h Chorus was then sung by the full
| On ir
/ The Archbishop having pronounced the benedic.
'iIn this imposing ceremony ended ;n.., Il, x;,r
OF ussa, and the other Royal and illustrous visi-
tors leaving the Chapel the overture to Esther was
adm rablv performed The whole OF the music was
selected from The works OF Handel.
Her NJ lpsty was atiircd in a most splendid robe
of CRIMSON velvet, and wore on her head tiara
Of the mist costly diamonds and precious peal
Prince Albert wore The uniform of field marshal,
decorated with the badge and iasgGii CT the order
Il the garter
The pfiocs Of Wales was alfred in white satin
slf, over which was an elegant lace dress, richly
embrodt red.
The Dachess Of Kent the Duchess Of Cambridge,
and sil the other ladies' present in dresses Of
British manut cture, and wore three ostrich feathers
On their heads
Her Majesty, on leaving the chapel, bowed in
most graceful manner to the King Of Prussia and the
other royal and distinguished perssnages aear the
altar.
When the music ceased, the Queen and his Royal
!Ighness Prbce Albertretired from the Chapel with
their attendants, ia the order they arrived,
and returned TO the Castle. They set dswn at the
south east door, aad thence proceeded TO their re-
spectlve apartments.
Her Msesy, who looked extremely well, and ap-
Paisley manufacture, a. did the Duchess OF Kent
The ladies invited were set down at the same
DOR
The King of Prussia aAd suite retired TO the VOL
sey Hail. and returned to the Castle, and were set
down at the grand north entrance, from which his
Majesty was conducted 10 his own apartments
The amb assadors and foreign mnister the knights
of the garter, the cabinet ministers, and others in
vited, then returned TO the Waterloo Gallery.
The whole ceremony was concluded shortly after
one O'Clock, when her Majesty left the chapel, at
tended in the same manner ds on her entrance.
The Banquet.
Al half past sexen o'clock a grand banquet was
served ia ST. Georges Hall. previous to which her
Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
with the King OF Prussia and other roy peysonages
with Their suite, assembled in the grand reception
room, adjoining 81 Georges Hall
Fac ambassadors and foreign ministers, the
knights OF the garter, the cabinet Ministers the la
dies, aud Others invited, having assembled in the
Waterloo Gallery. The doors were thrown open, and
immediately aherwards, tue banquet being an
nonnced, the Queen, conducted by his Majesty the
King sf Pru-sls, entered the hail. the band playing
I" God save the Qneen," aud took her seat on the
nerh side OF the labe, opposite the c. ntre beapiet
The doors leading from the Waterloo Gallery TO |
81. Georges Hall were also thrown open the guests
catering through them passed 10 their seats on the
right
The guests entering II. Georges III through me
Grand Reception room pissed TO their seats on 'he
left.
The barquet was the most nificent entertainment
tia. has evert iken place in this country IL - qm,e
impossible 10 convey by DESCRIPTION any adequate
notion OF the spendor OF the scene when presented
itseh 10 those who had the good fortune 10 sec her