The National tribune., 1882-05-06
A, ROYAL WEDDING.
MARRIAGE OF QUEEN VCTORlA'S SON
TO A GERMAN PRINCESS.
Muptial Ceremonies at Windsor Castle-Weddins
Procession The Brides Superb Toilet.
Floral and other DecoratiOns-Dis-
tingui.hed Guests Present.

A special cablccram from London gives an
interesting account of the royal nuptials of
Prince Leopold. the youngest son of Queen
Victoria. and the Princess Helen of Germany,
at Windsor, on Thursday, the 27th nit
An immense crowd Of visitors thronCed the
streets, struggling to get as near as possible to
obtain f1eeting glimpse Of the procession to
the doors of st. Georges Chapel.
Booming of cannon and ringing of bells an
nouncod the setting forth of the procession
from the Castle to the chapel, and flourish OF
trumpcts announced the fact to those inside
Her Majesty and the bride received an ovation
along the short distance traverscd from the
brilliant crowds gathered on the lawns. Guards
of honor were ma.scd at the entrance Of the
chanel On the arrival Of the procession the
clash Of arms by the saluting troops and the
acc,amations Of the spectators were inces.ant
until the great curtains parted to admit the
last Of the pageant
Inside the chapel the scene YVES very bril-
liant. The line was kept by we'll drilled beef
eaters in their quaint costume Of scarlet and
gold Among them the Garter Kins-at-Ams
displayed great activity.
The brilli.ntly-a -attired guests poured in while
the orCau pe,led forth a voluntary. among
the first arrivals were the Marquis of Salisbury,
Sir Stafford Northcotc. the Duke of Argyll,
Lord Grsxville, and NJ. Gladstone, wearing
the Windsor uniform Of blue and gold with
shoulder knot. Of white satin. Then came
Earl Spencer. Sir William Harcourt, Nr. Cham
berlsin. and kr. Bright-the latter in court
dress OF black velvet.
FoHTIGN AMBASSADORS.
The Turkish Ambassador was conspicuous in
his ftz. and the German, Italian, Austro-Hun-
parian. Russian, and French Ambassadors were
in splendid uniforms. The clergy were massed
inside the altar rails The altar was laden with
antique golden and silver plate. The dais was
covered with velvet carpet Of royal blue pow
dered with gold. as were also the chairs for Her
Majesty and the illustrious personages. At a
quarter past twelve a fanfare of trumpets an
nouncod that the procession was forming. The
organ pcaled forth the wedding march and the
procession slowly and statelily advanced up the
nave
Her Majesty wore magnificent dress of black
satin and lace and the imperial crown of
diamonds and pearls, from which dropped a
veil of rich lace. Across her breast was the
fastened with a splendid brooch of diamonds
among which was the Koh-i-noor diamond
The bridegroom was received by the Lord
Steward, and was attended by his best man
the Prince OF Wales, in the costume Of a field
marshal Prince Leopold wore a coloners
costume and walked with the aid Of a stick
The Queen stepped forward and saluted the
bride, when she was Joined by the bridegroom
at the altar
The whole bridal party formed right and left
presenting gorgeous and glowing masses of
color. Il was a stHpendous spectacle never
seen in England except on these rare occasions.
The marriage ceremony was performed by the
Archbishop Of Canterberry, assisted by the
Bishops of London, Oxford, Worcester and
Winchester. and the Dean of Windsor.
The Princess wore a wreath Of mignonette
and white flowers, and as she stood at the altar,
with her tall, elegant figure, her features lit
up by fine brown eyes, she was the admired Of
all admirers. The dress worn by Princess
Beatrice consisted Of a petticoat Of satin. which
was neither salmon colorded nor pink, but
kind Of old yellow and pink, covered with costly
poiAt d'Alencon lace, worth 10000, which
formerly belonged 10 Catherine of Aracon
1t was given by the Queen to her youngest
daughter as a birthday present year or two
ago. The bodice and train were Of rich bro
cade with cream colorcd ground, whereon were
strewn tiny bouquets of fame colord Graine
de Dion roses, lilies of the valley. and forget
me-nOts. The train was trimmed with wreath
Of roses made to match, and clusters thereof
with exqusitely shaded leaves relieved the
splendid lace on the front of the skirt Her
Royal Highness wore tulle viel and a head
dress Of court plumes.
THE BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridesmaids dresses, which were made
in London, were Of two materials. The petit
coat was of rich white satin, with duchesse
trains; the bodices were Of white moire frapcais.
40 yards whereof were made expressly for the
occasion at Lyons Three bouquets of flowers
were on the breast, one on the center and one
OH either side, united by festoons of heather
and violets. The coifureS were extremely
simple, the hair being plated low on the necl,
behind, with . fringe of small curs in front
and q coronal Of the same flowers as those on
the skirt and plain tulle veil falling con-
siderably below the waist.
The ceremony concluded with Beethoven's
"Hallelujah Chorus" changing again TO Men
delssohn's Wedding March" as the united
procession reformed and swept out in the same
stately manner. The Queen embraced the
Princess and congratulations were exchanged
between all the royal princes and princcsses.
The bride and bridegroom passed out fret, the
bells Of the parish church ringing merry peal
When the splendid throng reis.ued, the artil-
lery on the long walk fired royal salute. Joy
bells pealed from tower and church. There
were triumphal arches at frequent intervals
until the bride and bridegroom passed beneath
handsome bower like a covered bridge, and
thence along peaceful country road to Clare
mont, than which there are few more charm
ing spots for a honeymoon.
DEATH OF HON. HORACE MAYNARD.