The Lamar register., 1910-03-23

Courts are not now held In the
throne room, as in Queen Victoria's
day. but in the beautiful ballroom of
Buckingham palace.
At about 1920 the royal family en-
tiers. preceded by many officials in
brilliant uniforms, the latter all walk
ing backward with slaves and wands.
The king wears field marshal's uni
form and the Ribbon of the Garter.
with other orders. The queen. always
exquisitely dressed, also wears the
Blue Ribbon of the Garter and other
orders. among which her own Danish
Ia deep carnation red) usually ap-
pears. Her majesty's jewels are mag
nificent.
The procession includes any other
members of the royal family who may
happen to be In town. and there is
very often a distinguished guest
The peeresses and ladies' of the dip
lomatic corps are ranged on either
side. standiUg in front of the gilt
chairs to which they have been con-
Quoted on their arrival Among them
are men in military or naval uniform.
or court dress tblack velvet. silk
stockings. and buckled shoes). and the
scene is one of great beauty.
The national anthem is played and
the royal party passes to the dais. be-
fore which debutantes and other Ia
dies to be presented pass.
Directly the sovereigns have seat
| ed themselves a red silk cord Is drawn
across about four yards in front of
them. On the other side OF this cord
the ladies' presented have to pass.
make n deep obeisance. and graceful
ly back out without tripping them
selves in their gowns.
When the court Is at buckingham
,, palace. the normal regime of affairs
is quite altered on Sundays.
The members of the household rise
an hour later on Sunday. and the num-
Der of ladies-in-waiting on the Queen
and the equerries In attendance on
His Majesty is reduced usually by
one-half The nonresident members
of the household. except on special
occasions. such as when some foreign
royal guest is being entertained by
their Majesties. do not as a rule at
tend at court on Sunday.
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chapel at 1870 n m, which the king
and queen always attend. The chapel
is not open to the public. but members
OF the household are allowed to bring
their friends to services on certain
occasions.
A very strict rule is that the whole
congregation must be in their seats
FIVE minutes before the service begins.
and this regulation is scrupulously OBJ
served by their Majesties themselves.
After service the royal party. which
frequently include the prince and
princess of Wales and their children
IL they are in London. takes a walk
In the palace grounds before lunch
con: after which. the queen generally
goes to Marlborough House. where she
constantly dimes on Sundays.
King Edward and Queen Alexandria
probably prefer to spend Sunday at
\ Sandringham than anywhere else; as
a matter of fact, they are. compare
lively speaking. seldom able to do so:
It is. indeed, doubtful II their Maj
esties are at Sandringham on more
/ than dozen Sundays In the year.
Sunday at Sandringham is observed
by their Majesties as It is in many
country homes. but perhaps the king
and queen spend the Sabbath more in
accordance with traditional English
Ideas than others.
Among the Sunday guests at Sand
/ bingham is frequently some we'll
known cleric who comes to preach
at morning service in the quiet. home
| ly little chapel where SO many
crowned heads and other distinguished
persons have worshiped.
Their Majesties always make point
of Joining their guests at breakfast on
| Sunday when at Sandringham. which.
on ordinary occasions. is served to
the sovereign and his consort In their
private apartments.