New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-23
Greater and Lesser Thron

representing the family crest Of the How
ards. She Wore a broad diamond crown
Greater and Lesser Thrones.
The centre Of all interest was the area
between the choir and trsnsepts which Is
called the theatre Five broad steps led I'D
10 it. II was covered with carpet Of rich
blue. on which wers embroidered the en-
bler1s Of the order Of the Garter and other
teraldic designs There We're the two
thrones for the King and Queen, greater
and a lesser. both covered with crimson
velvet and silk. and before them marvel
lous Oriental rugs Eve hundred wears OLD.
on the south side before the peers were
chairs for the Young Prince Of Wales and
the Duke Of Connaught In front OF the
thrones and facing the altar was the his
toric King Edwards chair. with the stone
Of Destiny set in its frame. on which Eng
Tsn sovereigns have sat for more than siN
hundred years
The ceremony IN the Ahbey consumed
more than three hours At 80 o'clock the
entry Of the impressive procession ~
clergy composing the Chapter OF West
minister Abbey put sudden stop 70 the
sonorous hum Of conversation and inaugu-
rated the services Of the day. The crowns
and regars we're lifted from the altar ard
conveyed on cushions and in great state
down the aisle 70 the robing room. the
choir meantime chanting "Oh. Lord. our
Help in Ages Past The chimes In the
tower pealed a loud accompaniment. Upon
tbe arrival a the robing room the regala
was handed over 10 the hereditary bearers
who awaited their maiesties.
These arrivals occupied attention Until
the coming Of the members Of the British
rovsl family The roval guests making
IN the first procession had been seated
when. at 1920 O'Clock. the second process
sion entered.
The Prince Of Wales. 2 hoyish figure. was
the cvnosure Of all eyes. and the cheering
~ the crowds outside as he entered the
Abbey could be heard within its walls
Merrily ringing bells sent an echo 10 the
roof There was a pretty incident as the
Junior members ~ the royal family on
tered. They were saluted with a blast of
tr1lmpets. and every one rose ar they were
conducted to their seats The Prince Of
Wales. in Garter robes. took his seat he
side the throne The three Younger princes
were I'm Highland costumes. with Jackets
/
and plaid kits.
Nothing remained 10 complete the pict-
IRE but the arrival Of their majesties, with
the great state officials. Every one was on
the tiptoe Of expectancy and excitement
and solemn hush reigued over all with
I'm the ancient edihce as ~ q few minutes
after II o'clock a fanfare Of trumpets an
nounced the entrance ~ the King and
| Queen.
Again every one. man and woman I'm the
| Abbey. rose. The scene was msrvellously
impressive as the leading figures emerged
from the robing room Many who looked
| on scarcely restrained themselves from
cheering. but the Joyful notes ~ the initia
anthem Il Was Glad" intoned by the choir
suppressed the impulse
| Lining the avenue Of the approach to tho
throne were the picturesque Yeomen OF IN,
Guard. in their scarlet uniforms and car
rving their pixies. a company without whom
no British ceremony Of state would b.
complete
The standards Of the kingdoms and IN,