The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-20
A DUKE WEDS A PRINCESS
SUNNY SKIES BEND ABOTE A BOY
III WEDDING.
Grandchildren OF Queen Victoria United
Amid Dazzling Scene of splendor.
kinss and Queens Look On.


is decorated in some manner even the
most modest cottages having huttered at
least some slight display of bunting TO
the breeze. while the thoroughfares and
prominent buildings are buried beneath
decorations OF all descriptions and eolors.
During the early morning hours people
poured into the city by every road and
by all means Of conveyance.
At first the city was overcast and rain
was in prospect. but by . o'clock the sky
cleared to a beautiful blue and the sun
beamed sloriously upon this temporary
headquarters Of representatives Of nearly
all the imperial and royal families OF
Europe.
The morning hours we're the occasion
for much dashing here and there OF
mounted orderies, and considerable drlV-
ing about on the part OF the wedding
guests.
The First Dragon Regiment Band
made the air still more 1racing by play
Ing at short intervals a delightful musi-
cal programme in front OF the tdihpuish
palace.
Crowds soon packed the palace square
and all important psrsonages were loudly
cheered as soon az recognized py |he
expectant multltudes.
The palace square and the terraces
overlooking the park were 50 thfohseu
10y 10 A. NJ. that the police were COM
PEELED to drive people away IN oiuef
to prevent dangerous crushes.
According to the "ceremomai ceclueu
upon by Queen Victoria tah att"hSe
ments having been submitted TO her At
Florence). the marriage was 10 take
place at noon precisely in the private
chapel of the ducal palace, Wltn luiI
state. in the Lutheran style. FOLLOWING
German precedents. there were no Dilue7-
maids. but the bride was supported py
her younger sisters.
The private chapel of the palace was
thoroughly redecorated for the OCCASION
and as the wedding took place on frln-
rose Day" primrose entered ldIseiy ni.V
the interior decorations, these, however
having been sent from England ior 'ne
occasion.
SEINE IN THE CHAPEL.
Queen Victoria was accompanied 10 ,he
chanel hy the Duke OF SaXe-CopurB
Gotha Qhe Duke Of Edinburgh, Ia'her vi
the bride). and was escorted 70 an "Int-
cbafr IN the front row OF the disln-
,,,,jsbad guesfs and next to Emperor WIZ
liam of Germany, by whose side was 'he
Duchesse of axe-Coburg-Gotna Vne
Grand Duchesse Marie Of Russia oNly
daughter of car Alexander H., ana SIS
ter Of the Czarl. .oo.,
There was some delay in the proceed
ings and consequently II was iz.'' H.
NJ before the ceremony commenced; hut
II was 2 most brilliant ana impressive
function. ,,....,. ,,r,i-
IA tho welding procession tinp.'o' w
liam escorted the Duchess Oh CoouiH % a,'u
ex-Empress Frederick followed alone me
Prince Of Wales and the Czare"i'on o"i''e
next, walking together
the bridegroom entered with his sup
nortars his uncle. Prince Henry, Of Hesse, |
and his brother-in-law, Prince Henry Oh
Prussia.
The bride came i'm last, supported py hsr
fathor and brother, and accompanied by |
her sisters
The prince OF Wales sat behind ex-
EMPRESS Vrelerick, Of Germany ,eldest
daughter OF Queen Victorial; then came
the Czarewitch (Grand Duke Nicholas OF
Russia. eldest son OF the Car. Ihese
distinguished guests occupied front seats
on the other side Of the aisle. correspond
ing with those Of Queen Victoria. En-
peror William and the Duchess OF Coburg.
other important personages nlled three
rows behind each OF the royal ana I'M
perial notabilities already mentioned. but
the suites court officials and ministers
i'm attendance remained stahilhs 'nroush-
out the ceremony.
Ar,one the other distinguished person |
aces present were the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught Prince and Princess Henry
of Prussia. the Grand Duke and Grand
Duchess Vladimir, OF Russia. Grand Duke
Sergius Of Russia. and his wife, formerly
the Princess Elizabeth Of Hesse-Darms-
tadt. the Princess Alix,of Hesse the Crown
prince and Princess Of Roumania. the
Hereditary Prince and Princess 81 Sake
Meiningen. Prince and Princess Philip Of
Coburg. Prince George OF Greece, Prince
Aribert Of Analt. and Prince Henry and
Louis, OF Battenburg.
The sun shining through the chapel
windows upon this distinguished assem-
blage ladies In court tolettes. sparkling
with Jewels their bright dresses con-
trasting beautifully with the gorgeous
uniforms OF the male portion OF the
guests. the elaborate floral decorations,
the grandeur Of the old chapel and the
natural solemnity of the surroundings
formed a magnificent tout ensemble which
has not often been e0ualed In recent
years in any country In the world.
Queen Victoria wore the broad. blue
ribbon of the order OF the Garter, and
upon her head sDarkled magnificent
crown Of diamonds. Her Majesty remain
ed seated throughout, her age and in
frmites preventing her from standing
when all the other wedding guests arose
during certain portions Of the marriage
service.
THE CEREMONY.
The general superlntendent Of the Lu-
theran Church, Pastor Mueller. officiated
and was assisted by the court chaplain
If the Grand Duchy OF Hesse, and by
I'VE local clergymen.
Af,er the address had been delivered
the bride and bridegroom plighted their
troths. and the wedding rings were ex-
hanged Then came the benediction, at-
er which Mendelssohns Wedding March
Was grandly played, and the ceremony
VAS at an end
The newly-married couple afterward
,issed their relatives In turn, and the
procession was reformed and left the
hapel at O'Clock, amid the booming Of
.annon and the joyful ringing OF all the
hurch bells within miles OF the ducal
napel.
The whole party. shortly after leaving
ne chapel. entered the Riesenaal, where
breakfast was served
An especially hearty cheer was raised
" the crowds on the Platz as the newly
married. couple and the Duke ana
duchess of Coburg crossed the square
o the palace.
Amonc the many presents received by !
he bride were necklace OF pearls and
a bracelet Of diamonds, a large
andant OF diamonds and pair of large
ga nond earrings a bracelet with a large {
merald In its centre. diamond heart
rith a large turquoise in It's centre. and