The New York herald., 1866-07-22
ROYAL MARRIAGE IN ENGLAND.
our SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

she Ladies' i'm Attendance-The Bridal
Mress, tGc., &c.
me- Princess Helena Augusta Victoria third daughte
Ss her Majesty Queen Victoria, this day united II
nurAge to his Royal Hishness Prince Christian Q
0hleswig Holsiein -souderbourg- Augustenburg.
PREVIOUS WEDDINGS.
\ AEere was not so much state and magnihcence dis
JAsyed at this royal wedding there the nuptia
e tho Princess Royal and Of the Prince of Wales The
Ysscess Royal was married amid great pomp and splen
ter IN the royal chapel which had been fitted up by
,shaies l., in the ancient ediace Of st. James, The
Aisce of Wales was married with equal grandeur in the
1ngnfcent chapel Of St. Georges. The Princess Alice
was married quietly at Osborne the bereavement to the
nsyal family occasoned by the death Of the Prince Con-
ssSb rendering any other than the most private ceremo-
-11N undesirable.
THE PRIVATE CHAPEL AT WINDSOR.
u accordance with the express wishes of the Queen,
she marriage ceremony of the Princess Helena celebrated
to-day, performed in the private chapel within the
caste walls Windsor This apartment in the castle
constructed during the present as private
,sce Of worship for the royal family 1t small neat,
nad devoid of osentaous ornament Its shape Is nearly
nancless. 1t would have been sexanguar had not two
sxes been thrown into one. with recess In the CENTRE
This recess devoted the altar Above the chancel
tho light of heaven subdued and SOFT steals in through
gothic window. Not enough steals in, however, TO sufi
cntby illuminate the chapel without the aid Of the arti
lol light in the roof which shed dim, religious halo
she that transpired below Opposite the commu-
nbsn table galleries. which, The walls angular
seem IKE four, constructed round the chapel In
ysrdsr afford accommodation for those who had been
hsdden 10 The marriage these galleries had been ex
J0sdad 10 the front two Of seats by temporary
structure This was faced with crimson CLOTH
5hiaged with gold, and hung with heavy tassels the
panels being amented with wreahs of fresh flowers
alternating with floral monograms formed by fanciful
herlacing Of the initial letters c. and H. of the bride
and bridegroom. Tue communion table was covered
With ch crimson velvet, frnged with god and display
iDg In front the monogram of Saviour. Upon the
table stood golden candestcks with unlighted can
Aics and the cbaees aagons and aims dishes of gold
belonging the sacramental service. All the seats
viii ORIGINALLY occupied the body of tho chapel had
been removed in order to make for royal guests
and the persons composing the professions splendid
Wilton carpet covered the centre of the oor from the
entrance the chapel tho altar On either side of
tins, and according TO the shape previously described
all around the chamber placed two of gilt and
coored chairs, which, together with the cleared
space the centre reserved for members of the
Yoyal family and the ladies and gentlemen in attendance
n front or the chance rails for the bride
and bridegroom beautiful gilt chair at the angle of
the recess designated or the Queen. Upon every
in the chapel placed elegantly printed copy OF
the marriage service impressed IN gold and bound in
white with watered silk Also the 81 seventh Psalm
and the coras printed in blue embossed lace paper
ernamented with numerous devices in a variety of bril-
han huc~ These were retained by the guests as souve
nhs OF the occasion.
tue MRRrAcE DAY AT WINDSOR.
There was ite popular display in Windsor and
IN London The Mayor of Windsor had proclaimed a
general holiday and accordingly most Of the shops
closed. Tie tosnspeople IN considerable numbers,
Joined by visitors from London appeared In the
Streets which, however not crowded The naIket
Place the Town Hail cnief among the buildings
decorated Some of the private houses especially of
those along the princ pal streets we're also festooned
with flags and preparations being made some of
them for inumlnaiions in The evening The bells Of ST.
Johns and st. Georges announced with joyful peas the
approaching marriage II the Princess But as all the
castle walls there opportunity for any demonstra-
non oy the populace.
GATHERING OF TIE CUE r.
All the lusrlous guests having been assembled in |
their respective places after twelve o'clock
who took part in the professions proceeded severay
10 the seats ct apart for them the floor Of the chapel
Foreign mist vs. Cabinet Ministers and other distn.
gushed persons who had The honor Of receiving invita-.
Nons
In accordance with the court regulation which had
been previously announced for the guidance OF the
guests and which wa. accordingly carried out the cos
surne for the ladies' was fu dress without trains and
for the nilGnen "fll dress with trousers" Among
thc gentlemen the knights the collars aud starr q
der knots Most Of her Mjcstys Ministers and Min
Isl the blue and gold uniforms OF Prvy Counsel
lors. The Duke of Richmond appeared in scarlet uni
form The Duke of Argyle dressed 10 his Highland
costum with tho collar and white shoulder knots of the
Order OF the Garter General Peel the mister Of
War, appeared in hi. military form. The Lord Chan
eellor n plain suit OF black velvet
The Maharajah Dhuleep SnRh presented magnificent
appearance in his oriental costume with turban OF da-
monds and ornaments like the plumagc OF birds OF Para
se. Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold dress in
Highland costume. The Duke o. Ednburg wore the
Lou dressed somewhat alike wearing petticoats
Of white iulle white glace, each trimmed with
deep bounce Of iIish po Mt lace, tuncs Of blue satin
trimmed with Irish point and silver gimp, and balls OF
blue and ornaments Of frosted silver. The Princess
louise wore silver tue veil suspended from wreath
Of brsh roses and feathers She also the insignia
of the Victoria and Albert Order Tho light wavy rcsses
Of the little Princes Beaincc fell down upon her shoul-
dcrs from wreath OF blush like that OF her sister
princess. The Princess OF Wales wore blue silk
tress Of light blue tuiie powdered with silver spanges
s. vas 81 ch h o ,bs re which, matched
her dress, she wore tho magnificent diamonds,
and round her neck the celebrated diamond necklace,
presented by the Prince Of Wales the occasion OF
sheir marriage She the insignia OF tho Order of
victor and Aber, and the red ribbon OF the Order OF
Gather ne OF Russia Tho Queen OF the Belgians was
robcd q delicate lavender TX, with diamond girde.
Arc nd her neck q amond cham suspended precious
sngue Her a T E consisted ~ &c, o 81
the Belgian uniform blue and gold with the collar and
abe diamond star Of the Order Of the Garter.
when the bridegroom reached the altar he knelt in
PRAYER few moments, and rising, greeted the King
or the Beigans and other personagcs HIM. He
dressed uniform OF major general IN the British
service, TO which rank he raised few days by
she Queen In anticipation OF the MARRIAGE He wore the
ybbon and badge Of the Order OF the Bath, and carried
In his hand the hat, with the plume belonging 10 hs
aniform Prince Christian is about thrtyhyo years Of
age, slightly above the medium height and has light
hair and beard and azure eyes.
APrxARAxCR THr orEEN
The whole glittering assembly rose as Queen Victoria
appeared leading the Princess Helena by the hand The
Queen atred dress OF rich black moire antique,
tnterwoyen with silver and trimmed with black Grape,
and a OF diamonds round the b dy. The dress had
long hanging sleeves lrng whitc Grape veil, which
covered her robe almost 10 the noor was surountcd by
. coronet Of diamonds. She wore a almond necklace
and cross, and brooch composed OF splendid sapphire
set In diamonds Across her breast her Majesty wore
fhe blue ribbon Of the oid OF the Garter with the star
app nded and shoulder knot the Order OF Victoria
and Albert on white rosette.
wore wedding dress Of white satin with deep aounces Of