Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-14
ROYAL WEDDING PLANS
Difficulty at Madrid in Caring
for Special Guests.

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MADRID, May 1.-THE ministry of for
eign affairs is beginning to be seriously
occupied with the question of the accommo-
dation of the special embassies which VIII
arrive in Madrid for the royal wedding.
The matter is rather difficult one as
there are no hotels in Madrid capable of
lodging persons of high rank. For this
reason large private residences viii be fur
nished for each embassy, and each will be
provided with it's complement of servants
and carriages. Senior Moret is giving his
personal attention to this matter. and is
anxious not to overlook the most minute
detail. It is estimated that the accomr1lo-
dation of each embassy. not Including car
riages. will cost the treasury $4,000.
Princes who are nearly related to the
Spanish royal family will live in the palace,
the others being received in the residences
of members of the aristecracy, which will
be placed at the disposal OF the govern
ment or in official buildings such as the
ministry of war or the ministry OF the In
terror.
Furniture manufacturers find their stocks
exhausted by the demands which have been
made upon them. Large orders have been
sent to Paris and London.
There is q project on foot, If the orange
trees of Seville, Murcia and Malaga are in
bloom at the time of the wedding, TO
spread enormous carpet or orange pios-
SONS at the entrance to the churchi ansf
It is not improbable that the whole of the
route followed by the procession will be
carpeted with flowers.
In the Royal Stables.
In the royal stables the greatest activity
prevails over the preparation of Iiveries.
harness and the gala clothing of the horses
which will take part in the procession, and.
needless to say, the tailors of Madrid are
overwhelmed with orders for new uniforms.
Already numerous visitors, including, or
course, many English people,, as Wen as
some Americans, have arrived, and some
difficulty is experienced IN nndlnS rooms,
as the hotels are fully booked.
I'D to the present the list of the special
missions which win attend the wedding is
hardly complete, but 1t Is known that SIX
teen royal princes with numerous suites
will be in Madrid Nearly all of the men,
bers of the Battenberg family will be pres
ent and they will be entertained at the
palace of Ell Pardo. The latest news Is
that a special embassy will be sent by the
Sultan of Morocco.
Progress is being made with the prepare
ton of the Church of San Geronimo for the
wedding ceremony. Special stands are be-
ing erected for the accommodation of the
invited guests, the chancel and the nave
being reserved for the royal family, princes
and members of the court
According to reports received here,
number of Spanish residents in Argentina
are sending over a wedding gift for Prin-
cess Ena, and 1t is being brought over by
a special commission.
Ladies of the Aristocracy.
Among the ladies of the aristocracy
meetings are being held to arrange their
participation In the festivities. 1t Is be-
ueved that they will decide upon pro-
cession In which descendants of historical
personages dressed In costumes from the
time of Polayo to that of Ferdinand VIII
will parade before Princess Ena and thus
present to her eyes picture OF the ancient
glories of Spain.
It is no exaggeration to say that the one
subject which is occupying the minds OF
all classes in Spain is the approaching royal
the populace OF the capital has not yet
seen the bride. its future queen, so its
opinion of her beauty is reserved. 1t viii
he expressed after her arrival.
1t was noted that on arriving In England
Princess Ena walked before her mother.
This Is regarded as an act of erroneous
precedence. as well as blunder In tact.
though it has been suggested that her
mother may have been responsible for the
positions assumed. But here. until she Is
Ouaeu-Consort of Spain, she has no Eng
lish rank except as the daughter OF ner |
might have been intended to crafty
naughty Spanish pride. the grandees Of
Spain are far too erudite In heraldry not to
smile at such mistake
Question Of Happiness
Whether the German princess-for such
she certainly must be, taking rank as she
does from her father. will be happy In the
austere etfquet OF Spanish court remains
to be seen. Unless from the start she IN
sfsts upon breaking through the antiquated
barriers of their restrictions. many there
are who say that her future career Will be
blighted.
The service at the King of Spain's table
at the Escurial Is as follows:
am.-Breakfast: Tea, coffee, chocolate,
milk rolls and cold meat
II am-Luncheon with the ministers Of
state: Soup. two entrees Joint. vegetables,
sweets and fruits.
4 p.m.-Tea or Spanish wine. cakes and
sandwiches.
pm-Dinner. Two soups. two entrees,
two joints. vegetables, ices. sweets, FRUITS
Spanish wines, champagne.
$50 pm. Tea. wines. cold meats, cakes
and dessert.
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