Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
A DAY WITH ROYALTY.
The German Emperor and Empress Guests
of the Queen at Windsor.

The German Emperor and Empress Guests
of the Queen at Windsor.
Emperor William rose early yesterday At
Windsor castle and took short ride, return
ing to breakfast with the queen and the royal
family. Immediately afterward he started in a
carriage for the Victoria barracks accom-
panied by the Prince Of Wales, the Duke Of
Connaught and the Duke of Clarence.
On arriving at the barrack square the en-
peror found the Life Guards drawn up in line.
with the Scots Guards in the rear. He shook
hands with the commanding officers and then
inspected the troops, passing up and down the
lines and infinitely scrutinizing the equip
ments of the soldiers This business over the
troops escorted the royalties to Trinity Church.
The emperor, entering, occupied the royal
pew in the central AISLE the other ROYALTIES
and number of members Of the emperor's
and queens households filling the pews in the
rear, and the troops and guards occupying the
galleries.
The interior Of the church presented Q bril-
liant spectacle of diversified vet harmonious
coiors-the white-robed choir in front of the
altar and the rows Of glittering uniforms in
the center. with the somber background Of
civilian attire. The guards bands played Men
delssohns march while the royalties were en-
tering The succeeding hymns were sung to
the bands accompaniment. After the singing
OF Onward, Christian Soldiers" the sermon
was delivered by the queens chaplain.
The service over, the congregation stood
while the royalties left. the emperor and royal
party driving back to the castle.
At luncheon, which WAS served in the ban
quoting hall in the castle, the German emperor
and empress met the bride and bridegroom of
today, Prince Aribert of Anhalt and Princess
Louise Of Schleswig Holstein. The great table
was laid with the massive gold plate which the
queen permits to be displayed only on special
occasions.
After luncheo on the queen and imperial party
proceeded to the east terrace Of the castle to
listen to the Guards band. About Is. 900 peo-
pie had assembled there among whom the
Prince of Wales and the Duke Of Connaught
moved, the emperor looking on beside the
queen at the window of the terrace
In the afternoon the emperor and empress
and the Prince and Princess of Wales drove to
Cumberland Lodge to visit Prince and Princess
Christian. returning in time for the family din
ner party.
The day concluded with a sacred concert in
st. Georges Hall. Madame Albani and the
principal soloists received the personal con-
gratulations Of the emperor and empress.
1t is reported that the Wimbledon review has
been rearranged, the emperor, gratified at Sat
urdays reception. accepting the program with
out further cavil.
The newspapers Of Berlin express much graft
fication at the reception extended to Emperor
William in England and emphasize the po-
litical importance Of the character Of his well
come.
The Post says that the display made in honor
of the emperor's visit may be considered NOT
only as an act Of homage to Germany's great
ness, but as manifestation Of England's desire
to preserve her friendship with Germany.