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NEWJ.734.015
20 May 1734:12,13,21 (373)
London, Mar 16. . . The nuptials of her Royal Highness the
Princess Royal with the Prince of Orange, was performed in
the following order. . .
The procession of the bridegroom was, Four drums, two & two
drum major, eight trumpets, four and four. Kettle drum.
Eight trumpets four and four. Serjeant trumpeter, wearing
his collar of SS. and bearing his mace. . . When his
Highness came into the chappel, he was led to the stool
prepar'd for him, next below his Majesty's chair of state.
Then the lord chamberlain and vice-chamberlain return'd
back, as did likewise the drums and trumpets, in order to
play before the procession [for] her Royal Highness the
Princess Royal, which immediately began in this manner:
The drums, trumpets, serjeant-trumpeter &c. as before.
Her Royal highness's gentleman-usher, between two provincial
Kings at arms.
The bride, in her virgin robes of silver-tissue, having a
train six yards long,. . . The lord bishop of London, dean
of the chapel, and the lord bishop of Winchester, clerk of
the closet, stood before the communion table with prayer
books in their hands; and after the organ had play'd some
time, his Highness the Prince of Orange led the Princess
Royal to the rails of the altar, and kneel'd down, and then
the lord bishop of London, perform'd the service; after
which the bride and bridegroom arose, and retir'd to their
places, whilst a fine anthem, compos'd by Mr. Handell, was
perform'd by a great number of voices and instruments. Then
the return began again [ ] drums, trumpets, &c. as
before:. . . About twelve the Royal family supp'd in public
in the great state ball-room. . .
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