Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
ELABORATE CEREMONY MARKS
HIS WELCOME
EDWARD OVERSEES PLANS
Prince Of Wales, With Guard Of Honor,
Greets Youthful Monarch at the
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LONDON, June 5-Alfonso XIII, the
young king of Spain, was welcomed to
England today with the most elaborate
of ceremonies, every detail Of which
was supervised by King Edward him
self. Never in the case Of the recep-
attention been paid to detail or more
careful preparation for a magnificent
display. If only the weather had been
propitious the reception probably would
have been the most brilliant ever .ac-
corded foreign visitor in England. A
deluge Of rain at Portmouth and at
London, however, marred all the spec
tacular effects.
The day, which broke drearily in
France, increased in gloom as the Brit
ish royal yacht Victoria and Albert
crossed the channel from Cherbourg,
accompanied by strong escort of
British cruisers and torpedo boat de-
stroyers. Approaching the mouth of
the harbor the royal yacht passed
through line after line of fighting ves-
sells bedecked with flags and flying the
Spanish ensign and a score of which
fired the royal salute. The war ves-
sells resembled phantom ships as the
Victoria and Albert, emerging from the
haze passed the saluting ranks. The
young king, who wore the uniform of
British general with the ribbon of the
order of the garter, stood on deck evil
IDENTIFY keenly enjoying the spectacle In
spite of the pouring rain.
Greeting by Prince of Wales
The prince of Wales, representing
King Edward, awaited the yacht on
the dock with a guard of honor and
welcomed the Spanish ruler, while at
the same time the princes standard
broke out alongside of the august Wis
itor Their representative suites were
then introduced and subsequently the
mayor and corporation of Portsmouth
presented to his majesty an address of
welcome, in responding to which the
king said:
Il wish to all in this great empire
unutE yOul hhiS SCSpbCl CNCiy piOo-
perity, and as you are among the first
to welcome my arrival, I request that
you alone be the first to convey my
gratitude to thoes whom you repre-
sent Assure them that the remem-
,brance of these happy moments will
always be cherished in my heart"
The special train with the king, the
priuce of Wales and their suites left
Portsmouth for London amid the thun-
ders of salutes and the cheering of
the crowds, while the band played the
Spanish national anthem.
The train Travelled without incident,
except that it was brought to stand
still by an obstruction on the line at
Darlington, four and half miles from
Portsmouth. 1t was at first thought
that this obstruction had been pur-
posely placed there, but 1t developed
ington station had fallen on the track.
King Alfonso arrived in London this
evening. He was welcomed at the rail-
road station by King Edward. Their
majesties arrived at Buckingham pal
ace at ABS p. m. The royal visitor was
accorded the heartiest reception the
whole length of the route. No untow
ard incident marked the event.
Inside the palace afforded splendid
contrast to the uncomfortable condi-
tions outside. In the grand entrance
hall the kings gentlemen at arms and
the yeomen of the guard, dressed in
gold and scarlet uniforms, mounted
guard and at the top of the great
staircase Queen Alexandra and Prin-
cess Victoria were waiting to give
their welcome to King Alfonso, who
stopped a step just below where the
queen was standing and kissed the tips
of her outstretched fingers.
After a few words of greeting King
Alfonso was conducted to the state
apartments. and a little later, escorted
by cavalry, drove to Marlborough
house to pay his respects to the prin-
cess of Wales.
The king then made formal calls on
the duke and duchess of Connaught,
and tonight dined quietly with King
Edward and the royal family at Buck
ingham palace.