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The service proceeded as arranged, ; but just prior to the committal, tho I ciown, orb and sceptre were removed, I the coffin being left covered -with the Royal Standard. King George ndvanced and thereon a miniature of the i Standard carried by the King's Company of Grenadiers.
AVhilo the Archbishop of Canterbury was rcadiug "Earth to earth," the bier end the coffin gradually and silently descended.into tho vault;
After tho Benediction, King George and Queen Alexandra knelt together at tho graveside, took a last look at the coffin, and then retired to the Chapter Room. The Royal mourners followed, and thtm the entire assembly passed through tho choir and took a farewell look at the grave.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13740, 23 May 1910, Page 7
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