The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-14
KING INVESTS THE
 PRINCE OF WALES
Historic Carnarvon Castle
 Scene of Ceremony
BIG CROWD ATTENDS
Quaint Town Is Thronged With Welshmen From Near and Far, Who Greet Royal Party
 Enthusiastically

Carnarvon. Wales, July 13-In thu old and well preserved castle of Car narvon today, the young Prince oi of his high office.
 The quaint town in festal attire made holiday and drew within it! borders thousands of Welshmen from the surrounding country. The weather was matchless and two hours before the arrival of their majesties with th' prince, great crowds had gathered along the route from Griffith's cross Ing, where the royal party alighted to the castle gate. The buildings along the streets were lavishily decorated Troops, bluejackets and marines kept open the way through which the pro- cession passed.
 In the vicinity of the castle 1000 Lon don police and iremen held an open place. Their majesties and prince re- ceived an enthusiastic reception. The American embassy was represented at the investure by Secretary Phillips. American Consul Griffiths and Mrs. Griffiths were present as guests of Chancellor David Lloyd-George, mem- Der of parliament for Carnaryon dis trict.
 Welsh Choir Sings
 King George and Queen Mary with Victoria and Albert from Ireland to Holyhead.
 The prince entered the castle at the ancient water gate on the sea front. As he passed in the standard was hoist ed on eagle tower, while the royal Welsh choir of 400 voices sang
 The King and Queen followed. As they entered the castle the princes flag was lowered and the royal standard run up. In the towers near U en- trance two suites of royal apartments had been prepared for their rnajesties and the prince and to shese they re- tired and were robe9 for the cere- monial. When they again appeared the processions were reversed. the King and Queen with their suites preceding the prince atd his supporters. The party proce ded to a raised platform in the certer of the great inner court yard, where the investure took place.
 Crowned With Coronet
 As the King and Queen appeared in the open air the choir sang God Save the king" This was followed by the singing of God Bless the Prince of Wales" as the prince in his surcoat cloak and mantle of crimson velvet presented himself before the King, who placed a crimson velvet cap orna- mented with ermine and a coronet on the head of his son as. a token of principality.
 In the hand of the prince his maj esty placed a golden verge as the em- blem of government. and on his mid dle finger a ring of gold, signifyins that he must be a husband to his coun- try and a father to his children. The letters patent, authorizing the prince to head the principality of Wales in trust for the King of England were read and later handed to him. The serv- ice of conservation followed, the bish- ops of St. Asaph and Bangor officiat- ing, assisted by the Welsh non-con- formist ministers The processons then reformed and moved to the Queens gate of the castle, where the King presented the Prince of Wales to the people. The prince addressed a few words in Cymric to the cheering thous- ands.
 This concluded the ceremony with the exception of the procession out. side the walls. The parties then pre- pared to return to Holyhead.