The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-31
ALFONSO AND EMA
welded AT MADRID
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velvet suits OF the time OF Philip III,
sounding the approach OF the royal
party.
Following them came the personnel
OF the royal household; the heralds
mounted on stations from the royal
stud and caparisoned In Oriental style,
each let by n cadet OF the Royal Riding
academy and the equarries and grooms
from the royal stables leading the
kings favorite horses with gold en-
broidered saddle cloths and colored
plumes, accompanied by pages and
riding masters and all the bewildering
equipment OF a luxurious court.
THE NOBILITY OF SPAIN.
Next came a long line OF gala coaches
OF the Spanish grandees. each OF
distinctive color. with panels richly
painted. gilded and jeweled and drawn
by magnificent horses In silver har-
nesses. adorned by all plumes, match
ing the livery.
Within rode the nobility OF Spain;
the men with their breasts covered
with orders and the women In wedding
attire.
But the brilliancy OF this part OF
the cortege was far surpassed when
the famous royal gala coaches came
into view, each drawn by eight white
horses with golden and silver har-
nesses and lofty colored plumage, look
Illuminated page OF n fairy book.
These coaches formed one OF the
most striking features OF the wedding
cortege.
They were marvels Of luxury some OF
tortoise shell. others OF mahogany set
with panels painted by famous artists.
all ornamented with precious metals and
embla zoned with the royal insignia. They
were relics OF by-gone days when kings
and queens rode in golden vehicles. but
they had been renovated i'm all their orig
iDal splendor for this occasion
Following the coaches OF the Spanish
princes and infantas were those of the
visiting princes. including the Prince and
Princess OF Wales the Archduke and
Archduchess Francis Ferdinand Of Aus
tria. tho Grand Duke and Grand Duchess
Vladimir OF Russia. Prince Albrecht OF
Prussia and Prince Albert OF Belgium and
OF Europe.
Closing this dazzling array OF princes
appeared a coach bearing the royal crown
In which were seated King Alfonso. his
Prince Carlos. and his majesty's
little nephew. Prince Alfonso. the actual
heir 10 the throne OF Spain
GREETINGS FOR KING.
As the kings coach approached II was
greeted by great roar. while the multi
lude wildly waved handkerchiefs. fans and
parasols. His ma jesty was smiling and
oowing to the populace's greetings. He
wore the uniform of n field marshal. ihs
hat surmounted by sweeping white
plume Around his coach was a calva-
cade OF royal guards. heraldsh equerries
and pages holding back the enthusiastic
populace.
Immediately following the royal coach
came the brides party. forming another
array OF gala coaches, bearing
the lords and ladies In waiting and the
princes and princesses OF the house OF
aBttenberg, and finally came the famed
coach with the radiant bride.
Princess Victoria, attended by her
mother and Queen Marie Christina.
The appearance OF the princess. who
was about 10 become their queen. aroused
the people to the highest pitch OF emotion,
men and women cheered and shouted
friendly salutations, while others from the
balconies OF the houses along the route
flowers on the princess and let
loose hundreds OF pigeons carrying long
bright streamers. The bride looked most
charming and graciously acknowledged
the continued ovatlons.
AT THE CHURCH.
On reaching the chamber OF deputies the
cortege came In sight OF the Church of
Gently adorned for the ceremony.
As the royal couple entered the assembl-
age arose and 200 choiresters intoned A
march. Across the breast of
the kings field marshals uniform was
the blue and white sash OF the order of
Charles III. and on his breast sparkled
the order OF the Garter and OF the Golden
Fleece.
The bride entered with her mother
brother and Queen Christina tho Silycrad
OF her wedding dress being
reflected by the myriad OF lights until the
bride seemed robed in jewels Her veh
slightly drawn aside, revealed her clear
fine features with cheeks full OF youthful
color
MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
The king advanced TO meet the bride
and they stood together as the service
began The ceremony was performed
With all the impressiveness OF the Roman
ritual, Cardinal Sancha. Archbishop OF
Toledo, robed IN crimson sin afficia ting
as sisted by a special nunclo. OF the pope
and the highest dignitaries OF the church.
with scores OF acolytes and lnsense-
burners
The ceremony which lasted nearly an
the Pope's benedction on tho
newly married couple and the chanting
OF the TIE Deum
As the King and Princess Victoria were
pronounced man and wife the news was
TO the waiting crowds and all
Madrid broke into frantic demonstrations
OF ioy while cannon doomed and church
bells chmed.
Entering the royal coach the King and
Queen returned to the palace amid scenes
OF the Widest enthusiasm. the throng