The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-10

princes from the first. AS she developed
into sweet womanhood her attractive
ness proved sufficient for the Duke of
Clarence without a royal command. and
he gladly engaged 10 take her for his
bride. She was still exceedingly pretty
when as the bride Of the Duke OF York
she walked down the aisle of the Chapel
Royal st. James on the 9Th of July. 1898.
The wedding was a grand and bril-
liant function. the gifts rich and beau
tiful, and the throng I'm attendance con-
tanned many OF the most eminent per-
sonages in Europe. The bridesmaids
were ten princesses, and kings, queens
and princes i'm ordinary were almost too
numerous 10 mention. The bride and
groom passed around the family circle
and kissed each member of IL in turn,
beginning with the august Queen Vic
toria, and then the brilliant throng dis
solved.
Since this event the lives of these two
have been in the main uneventful. ex-
cepting. Of course, for their great voy-
age around the world and the lamenta-
bic occurrence that laid King Edward
low Their honeymoon was spent at
Sandringham cottage, where they later
set up housekeeping in good earnest
Their London home they made in York
House, a portion of 81. James palace
after their return from the tour of last
year taking up their residence in Marl-
borough House.
The married life of the Duke and
Duchess of York. judged by the ordi-
nary standards. has been happy on the
whole. and their union has been blessed
with four healthy children. Their first
born and the one upon whom at pres
ent Englands hopes are centered is
Edward Albert Christian George Pat
rick David. who first saw the light at
White Lodge June %. 1894. The second
Is Albert Frederick Arthur George, born
Dec. IA. 1895; the third is Victoria Alex
andra Alice Mary. born April 20. 1897;
the last being Henry William Frederick
Albert, born March 81. 1900.
Thus the succession is measurably
well provided for, with three sturdy
boys among the four children that have
been bestowed upon this couple, and 1t
IS said that Georges cousin. the czar of
Russia (whom he very much resembles.
by the way). would give the half of his
kingdom II he could be equally blessed
With boys instead Of girls.
Little Prince Edward. now eight
I years Oh dSt. was SItdl with
his grandmother. Victoria. who
thought him the most precocious of her
numerous progeny. He is hearty. win
some and lovable and gives promise OF
growing up just the sort of a man his
father is
1t is said that the amiability of the
Princess May is reflected in the sunny
disposition of her children, but the lat
ter do not share her retiring nature,
one of her aversions is declared to be
publicity, and she has said that the
most unpleasant people in the world are
those who on catching sight of her i'm
public shrek out, There she isl" In
her role. however, as consort of SOW
ereign and mother of the heir apparent
she will often have TO endure the ordeal
of publicity i'm the future.
The most important event in the later
life OF George and his consort next ia
that which directly brought them TO the
throne was their tour taken last year
practically around the world and said
TO be the longest and most complete
Journey or voyage ever undertaken by
a royal parsonage. Including the land
Journeys taken on this trip, the total
distance Travelled footed up As, 900 miles.
1t was a most wonderful voyage i'm
many particulars, and especially from
the fact that the prearranged itinerary
was carried out almost 10 an hour. the
great steamship Ophir arriving home q
day ahead of the schedule. Starting