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NYG(B.736.019
21-28 Jun 1736:21,22,31,32,41,42,51 (556)
. . . [pp. 1-3 give a description of the pre-wedding
ceremonies and wedding of Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha to
the Prince of Wales] In the evening the ceremony of
marriage was performed; and the procession, as we hear,
from the King's appartments down to the great stairs under
the piazza, to the Chappel Royal, was as follows, viz.
Four drums, drum major. Eight trumpets, four and four.
Kettle drum. Serjeant Trumpeter in his collar of SS.
bearing his mace.
The Master of the Ceremonies, with the Right Hon. the Lord
Carnarvan. Gentleman Usher, between the two Senior Heralds.
. . .
Upon the entry into the Chappel, the Master of the
Ceremonies, with the Gentleman Usher, went to the seats
assigned them and the Bridegroom was brought to the stool
placed for his Highness, fronting his Majesty's throne.
The Lord Chamberlain and Vice-Chamberlain returned to
conduct the bride, and the two Heralds returned with them to
perform other functions, as did the drums and trumpets.
. . . [description of the entry of the Royal Family into the
church]
During all this time the organ play'd, but as soon as the
persons were seated, the organ ceased, and the Divine
Service began.
The Marriage-Service was read by the Lord Bishop of
London, Dean of the Chappel; and after the same was over, a
fine anthem was performed by a great number of voices and
instruments. . .
When the Dean had finished the Divine Service, the married
pair rose and retired back to their stools upon the Hautpas;
where they remained while an anthem composed by Mr. Handel
was sung by his Majesty's Band of Music, which was placed in
a gallery over the Communion Table. . .
The Return was in the Manner following.
The drums &c. as before. The Prince of Wales supported by
two married Dukes, &c. The Princess supported, as before;
Then their Majesties and the Princesses, in the same manner
as they went to the Chappel. . .
The nuptials of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was
observ'd on Tuesday night throughout this city with the
greatest demonstrations of joy and satisfaction; and some
worthy citizens, on this further strengthening the
Protestant Interest, (a truly joyful occasion) finely
illuminated the monument, to shew their regard to his
Majesty, and his most illustrious family, the great
protectors of it. There were likewise fire-works, bonfires,
illuminations, ringing of bells, &c. with all possible marks
of joy, more than were ever seen on any occasion. . .
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