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DUKE OF Cambridge
is Laid TO REST
MAGNIFICENT FUNERAL SER
VICE OVER ENGLAND's
LATE SOLDIER.
KING AND QUEEN ARE
AMONG THE MoURNERs
Many Rulers Of Europe Are Repre-
sented-Body Escorted to Grave by
Troops = Throngs Of Citizens Line
Route Of Cortege.

London, March 23.-The duke of Cam
bridge was buried Tuesday after funer-
al SUCH as has been accorded to no Eng
lish soldier since the death of the duke
OF Wellington. King Edward, Queen
Alexandra and nearly all the members
OF the royal family, representatives of
foreign monarchs, a majority of the no.
bility. the diplomatic corps and repre-
sentative British subjects of all walks In
life attended the impressive naticnsl
service at Westminster Abbey. There
after the body of the "Old Duke" as he
was affectionately known to the public.
was taken to Kensal Green cemetery and
buried beside that of his wife Thou
sands of troops marched through and
lined the streets and dense crowds
watched the spectacle which in military
magnificence rivaled the funeral of
Queen Victoria.
Royalty in Mourning.
The king, wearing a field marshal's
uniform, and the queen. in the deepest
mourning, drove from Buckingham pal
ace to the abbey shortly before. II
o'clock. The crowds uncovered in ST.
lence and the troops reversed arms on
their arrival. The abbey was then
packed with diplomatists, privy coun-
cillors and army officers, all in gorgeous
uniforms The king walked up the aisle,
which was lined by grenadiers, their
BUSHES bent low over the reversed arms,
and took his place. as chief mourner, at
the head of the coffin. The prince of
Wales, the duke of Connaught and the
other princes stood behind him. PRINCE
Albrecht, of Prussia, represented En-
peror William while from the United
States embassy, Ambassador Choate
and the military attache, Maj. Beacon,
were present. Among the principal
mourners were Admiral and Col.
Fitzgeorge, the dukes sons On
either side of the coffin stood FIVE
field marshals, Wolseley, Haines
Roberts, Norman and Wood, who with
scare Of famous British generals, acted
| as pail bearers. In corner of the abbey
stood a number of veterans who had
fought with the duke of Cambridge In
the Crimea. Every branch of the army
and Of the volunteers was represented.
The dean of Westminster read the
service, and dirge, which had not been
played since the funeral of Queen Mary
H., echoed through the abbey.
The Norroy king of arms civilian
Henry Weldon) hoarsely proclaimed the
full titles Of the dead man. eight grena-
diers lifted the coffin, and the king
walked behind 1t. followed by q throng
OF officers In crimson and gold uniforms.
In the bright sunshine, the thousands
of people outside the abbey watched tie
coffin being placed on the gun-carriage.
The old dukes charger, with stirrups
reversed, followed his master to the
grave.
Troops Escort Body.
The king, princes, ambassadors and
generals entered 81 carriages and started
on the long journey to the cemetery.
Ahead of the gun carriage was an array
OF British troops seldom seen in the
streets Of London. Life guards, lancers
grenadiers, hussars, dragons and high
landers, with their bands, marched
through lane of brilliant color formed
by the infantry lining the route. Be-
hind these the spectators formed q con-
tinuous black background.
Cuirasses, plumes, swords and lancee
sparkled in the sun, that had been SC
seldom seen Of late by the Inhabitants OF
the metropolis.
Nearly two and half hours elapsed
before the cortege reached the cemetery
from which the public had been excluded
The king and others stood by the
graveside while squad of grenadters
fired three volleys for their old field mar
shall and the funeral came to an end
Throughout the day all the flags were
half-masted' and many people were
mourning.