The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
KING AND QUEEN
 OFF FOR NORWAY King Christian Accepts for
 His Grandson EXTENDS HIS BLESSING Great Crowds Cheer as the New King and Queen Leave the Palace
 In a Gllded State
 Carriage.

copenhagen, November 20.-The throne of Norway was formally rendered 10 Prince Charles of Denmark this morning by a. deputation of members Of the NOT wegian parliament and was accepted py King Christian in behalf of his grant, son. The brief ceremony in the palace ee- called the similar event in lSo5, whe" tbe throne of Greece was presentd to Prince George of Denmark.
 The function today lasted only tweh- ty minutes but the scene was briiiiaht as it was attended by all the PTaces and Princesses and their suites the diplo- matio corps, including the American mih- ister MT, O'Brien and the high court or ficials. President Berner in q speech in- v,ted Prince Charles to become King oi Norway and King Christian accepted 'hs offer. The old King was much aneeteo aS Ina hlessed and embraced his grand cnii' dren. King Haakon VII. and Queen Mauo' The close of the ceremony was signaiied bv the firing of a royal salute. An enof- nous crowd gathered in f,nt ot the palace and gave rousing reception to the new King and Queen of Norway as they left the palace in gilded sta.e chariot.
 Jx,np Christian read the speech of ae- ceptance which was as follows:
 Addresses Men of Norway.
 "Penresentatives of the men of NOT way. It has pleased us to accede to the desire of the Norwegian peopio that we accept the ancient crown or Norway for our dear grandson. Prince Chhri@s' We cherish full confidence that the Npr- wegian people in common wlth nm haVe a. happy future in store Tor them- Inc young king does not come as stranger to Norwav. for he claims re,ationship 10 former Norwegian kings. Nor will the kingdom of Norway be strange to him Tor evervwhere in the land common recollec- tions of history of the kingdom and the history of his race will meet him. It is our hope that tho ties which now unite the young king to the old land and people, may be more firmly knit by ths cooperation of the king and people Tor the welfare of the land and It's future and 1t Is our belief that thereby not only will the welfare of the Norwegian people be furthered, but also the welfare or their kinsmen. We pray the Almighty jo1 that this step may bring happiness ani bless ings to the whole north and that unity, peace and concord may increase between the two nations. We are confident that our whole house and the Danish people. share this wish.
 with this I commend you to God and beg you to convey our hearty greetings to the Norwegian people which you here represent"
 Referring to tho new king and queen. King Christian said:
 For the King and Queen.
 "To you my dear grandchildren. I ad- dress myself with the hope that God may lend you power and strength to serve your country and people with right eousness. In this way you will win for yourselves tho love of your people and will feel yourselves Norwegians fin your work for the happiness and future of your country.
 You, my dear grandson, have here served your fatherland and king with loyalty Therefore, I am convinced that you will enter on your new and respon- sible task with good intent. Fill worthily your place. and your father and mother, your whole race. the land of the Danish people, and I, your old king and grand father. will all celebrate this solemn hour with warm feeling.
 "Go with my blessing. my dear grand children from the land and race that bore you to the land and people which have called you, and take the blessing with you of your old king. for you, your race, and your deeds now and forever. Herewith I commend you to God"