PORTUGAL.

Hastings Standard, Volume XI, Issue 5730, 10 February 1908, Page 3

PORTUGAL.

CABLE NEWS.

THE ROYAL FUNERAL. E'e;-fr"rPre.« A = po.-ia'ion —Kv KU-Riric Telegraph—Copy. i^ht. (Received 10, 825 a.in ) Lisbon. Feb. Q. There was an affecting scene- on the steps of the Palace when Kiii4 Ma mel I and the two Dowaser Queens to k I leave of the remains, sine: tiny did not attend 'lie fu.ii.ral. The bodies of King Carlos and ;he j Crown Piince were then removed to I the Cathedral Sao Vincent. The streets were crowded with arncr>. who band their heads. The British and Spanish cruisers :<■:>ponded io the salutes 3; the bodies were carried into the church where the coffins wil! lie during tiie night on the catafalque in ihe magnificent decorated interior. London. Feb. 9. King Edward and Queen Alexandra under cavalry escort, attended the requiem mass at St. James* Church, Spanish place. The Prince and Princess of Wales, ambassadors, and Ministers were present. The King and Queen, without the itescorts, with other Royalties, the Lord Mayor, Sherriff-, Cabinet Minister and diplomatists attended St. Paul's Cathedral. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr Davidson) c inducted an impressive Service. The officers of the British squadron and Prince Arthar'of Connaaght represented Great Britain at &c service at the Sao Vincent Cathedra!. Prince Eitei represented the Kaiser Prince Lite! will spend a few days at Pari; or his way home.