The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-20
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KI NG GETS TITLE
It Ends Coronation Events-Mag-
nifcent Parade Marks Cere-
monial-Prince, If He Lives
Will Probably Be Ed
ward VIII.

CARNORVON, WALES Special
In the picturesque sixth-century-old
caStle-Old Carnarvon Castle-Ed-
ward, the SeVenteen-year-o son Of
King George and Queen Mary, was
invested with the title OF Prince Of
Wales today. The rites OF the inves-
ture followed today were modelled
after those in use during the reign of
the Stuarts, although Princes Of
Wales have come into their estate
in CarnarvOn Castle for six centuries
The remonialS are magnificent in
their medieval splendor and only little
less impressive than those OF the coro-
nation.
King George, Queen Mary. mobiles
of the realm and high officers of state,
took part, and il is estimated that at
least 10000 strangers were in the
gates of the ancient Welsh town.
Yesterday was a gala day for all
Wales.
There was a royal professional, two
and one-half miles long, to Carnar-
van from Griffith's Crossing. Ad-
dresses were presented, and the
youthful Prince made public
speech, thanking the people of Car
narvon for their welcome. A salute
Of twenty-one guns doomed out from
Eagle Tower and a shrill blast from a
corps Of trumpeters gave noisy well
come to the new Prince.
People Cheer Parade.
Accompanied by Sir William Garth
ington and his tutor, the Prince set
out from Griffith's Crossing, a town
several miles from CarnarVon, in n
royal carriage escorted by a detach-
ment of the yoemanry. The journey
TO CarnarVOn was a triumphal pro-
cession, with both sides OF the road
way packed by thousands who cheer
ed and waved their hats as the royal
carriage rolled by.
At one point a choir, made up Of
the finest voices in Wales, was mass
ed and sang alternately in English
and Welsh. AT the city limits the
Mayor of CarnarVon, and representa-
tives of the corporation met the party
and presented the Prince with an en-
bossed address. The Prince replied
briefly.
David Lloyd George, Chancellor of
the ENchequer, constable of Carnar-
Won Castle and Welshman himself by
birth, took leading part in the cere-
monies of welcome. The Prince made
his way to the old castle followed by
a procession of Welsh mayors, led by
the Lord Mayor OF Cardiff.
King and Queen Reach Scene.
1t was almost an hour later before
King George and Queen Mary accom-
panied by Princess Mary and the
Duke of Connaught, left Griffith s
Crossing. whittier they had travelled
from Holy Head on the return from
Ireland.
Their majesties were escorted by a
squadron of cavalry and detachment
from the Yoemen Guard
The great court yard was bright
with flags. and a great grandstand.
with tier upon tier of seats, had been
constructed in the eastern quadrangle.
Upon the spot where in Olden days
such inVestitures were celebrated with
Jousting matching and tilts between
mailed knights. long rows of benches,
draped with bunting, stood.
Under the frOwning battIements of
the east wing the ceremonies started
shortly before o'clock.
First came the mobiles carrying the
insignia. Sir Alfred Scott-Gatty, Gar
ter King of Arms, bore the letters
patent, officially creating Edward
Prince of Wales. Lord Mostyn bore
the mantle; the Earl of Powis car
ried the sword; the Marquis Of An
glesey had the chaplet; the Marquis
of Butte the ring and the Duke of
Beaufort the golden rod. The sword
chaplet. and ring were borne upon
purple cushions
Prince Takes Oath.
The King and Queen were already
seated upon their thrones and as the
Prince entered from the inside he
made deep obeisance to him. He