The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-28
The Ceremony and the Guests.


LONDON, July 7.-Her Royal Highness
the Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra
Dagmar, eldest daughter of the Prince of
Wales, and Alexander William George,
Earl of Fife Knight of the Thistle. were
married to-day. The weather was unprO-
pitious, as a rain was falling. The cere-
mony took place in the private chapel of
Buckingham Palace. This was the first mar
riage that ever took place In the chapel,
which is small, and the number of guests
was therefore limited. The bride and
groom arrived privately. The Princess of
Wales, the Crown Prince of Denmark, the
King of Greece. Prince Albert Victor and
Prince George of Wales assembled in the
Bow Library of Buckingham palace at 11:45
o'clock and there awaited the arrival of the
Queen from her private apartments.
The bridal party. consisting of the Prince
of Wales, Princess Louise and Princesses
Victoria and Maud of Wales, left Marlbor-
ough House, the residence of the Prince of
W. ales, at 11:4O o'clock for Buckingham
Palace. Notwithstanding the rain, the
route 20 the palace was crowded with spec
pie opposite the palace. The Prince of
Wales was enthusiastically cheered.
On the arrival in the Bow
Library of the Queen, who was accom-
panied by the Grand Duke of Hesse,
comprised the Queen, the members of the
royal family, who had gathered in the Ii
brary; the King of Greece. the Crown Prince
of Denmark and other guests, and the Of
ticers of the royal household, The process
sion, it's way to the chapel, passed
through several royal apartments, in which
many of the guests who had found it i'm
possible to enter the. chapel were
seated. Upon reaching. the chapel the
for her, while the other royal personages
took seats on either side of the altar. The
Earl of Fife, who was attired in High
land costume and wore the garter of the
Duffs, accompanied by his groomsman. Mr..
Horace Farquhar, took his position at the
altar rail and awaited the coming of his
bride.
The Prince of Wales, with the BRIDE and
Princesses Victoria and Maud, of Wales.
and members of the household, arrived at
the palace just before noon. They were re-
ceived by the Lord Steward and the Vice
chamberlain and conducted to the Bow
Library, where the bride was joined by the
brides maids, who were the Princesses Vic
of Schleswig- Holstein. Princess Victoria
of Schleswig- Holstein, Princess Victoria
of Teck, Countess FeOdore Gleichen, Count
ess Victoria Gleichen and Countess Helena
Gleichen. The bridal party then proceeded
to the chapel
The bride wore duchesse dress of white
satin. with a flowing. train. 1t was
trimmed with orange blossoms. She also
wore a wreath of oran ge blossoms and apoint-
a-gause veil. The bridesmaids wore dresses
of plush pink faille, and carried bouquets
of pink roses. The Queen wore dress of
black brocade. Her Majesty appeared to
be in excellent health and spirits. The
Princess of Wales was attired In pearl gray
satin, brocaded with silver. Her Royal
Highness also wore tiara of diamonds.
The clergymen officiating were the Arch
bishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Lon
don, the Dean of Windsor, domestic chap
lain to the Queen, the Rev. 4. A. j. Hervey,
domestic chaplain to the Prince of Wales,
and Rev. L. Tiegnmouth shore. The Prince
of Wales gave away the bride. A choral
service was sung by the choir of the Chapel
Royal, st. James. A feature of the serv-
ice was the singing of special anthem en-
titled 20 Perfect Love-" composed by Mr..
Joseph Barnaby. Many of the ministers
were present. Mr.. Gladstone was also
among the guests. After the benediction
had been pronounced. the Queen kissed the
bride. and cordially greeted the groom.
After the wedding there Were two break
fast parties in separate chambers in Buck
ingham palace. One party consisted of the
bride and groom, the Queen and other roy
al personages. and the other was composed
of the guests. Toasts were given to the
Queen and to the bride and groom. After
the breakfast the Earl and his bride. the
Prince and Princess of Wales, the King OF
Greece, the Crown Prince Of Denmark and