The Washington times., 1923-04-26
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the high windows threw into relief
the colored frocks of the women
against the dull uniforms of the
men,
Upon entering the abbey, the bride
placed a wreath upon the tomb of
the Unknown British warrior
Before the ceremony began there
was q slight hitch in the seating ar
rangements within the altar rail.
DOwager Queen Alexandra, grand
mother of the bridegroom, began a
whispered conversation with the
King and Queen, during which
Prince Henry, brother of the bride
groom, slid into the disputed seat
and chatted smilingly with his sister,
Viscountess Lascelles. The Prince
of Wales stopped and Strengthened
out the carpet which had been
kicked up.
Bridegroom Nervous.
The Duke of York was first at the
altar and proved a nervous bride
groom. He kept turning and watch
ing for the bride. During the cere-
mony he smiled, while his little bride
at his side was demurely dignified.
The Prince of Wales, who was best
man, fidgeted about and looked ex-
tremely bored.
Intermittent sunshine, like spot
lights, flashed through the colored
windows of the abbey throughout
the ceremony, lighting up the dingy
walls. Hundreds of peers and
peeresses, army and navy and air
force officers, diplomats, officers of
state, relatives of the royal family.
and other guests filled the abbey
'bleacher" seats. Only a few could
see more than the nuptia1 process
sion.
The bridegroom wore the horizon
blue uniform of the royal air force;
the Prince of Wales wore the blue
uniform of the royal navy, while
Prince George wore the scarlet uni
form of the army There were about
700 guests within the abbey, while
about 100000 were massed outside
in the streets between the abbey and
Buckingham Palace.
Harvey Is Present.
Former Premier Lloyd George. Aus
ten Chamberlain, Winston Churchill
and other political leaders were
present, friendly mingling with foe.
Ambassador Harvey wore court at
tire.
peared tired and feeble She kissed
all her grandsons before leaving
on the arm of the Prince of Wales
King George was nervous and
solemn. Queen Mary was priIm,
calm and majestic.
Rain fell after the ceremony, and
the brilliant uniforms of the army
and navy officers were hidden under
dull drag cloaks.
After the wedding party had re-
turned to Buckingham Palace the
King, Queen, bride and groom an
peared before the cheering crowd.
The small bride was most timid and
chung tightly to the arm of her
stalwart husband, looking up INTO
his face. A downpour of rain final.
ly drove the party inside.
Queen Mary wore aqUinlarine
blue and silver dress with drared
over dress in which white roses
We're interviewer, the white rose
being the symbol of the house OF
York
George Harvey, American arr
bassador to England. and Mrs.
Harvey were the only American
guests.
In his nuptial address the arch
bishop of York said:
Before this host of witnesses,
seen and unseen, you have offered
your love to one another and to
God. You have received from Him
at this altar new life wherein the
separate lives you have led now
become one until death. With all
our hearts we wish it to be a happy
union. We are assured you will
resolve to make your welded life
blessing not only 10 yourselves
but to others and not the least Of
those, in this world, from toll and
struggle, most need tire help Of
warm and generous heart. We
wish you God speed, we wish you
good luck in the name of the Lord
Afterward there was d wedding
breakfast at Buckingham Palace