THE ROYAL WEDDING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18026, 27 February 1922, Page 8

THE ROYAL WEDDING.

&200 GIFTS TO PRINCESS. JEWELS, LACES, AND FURS. QUEEN'S GRACIOUS THOUGHT DRESSMAKERS ENTERTAINED By Telegraph—Pres3 Association— Copyright. (Keceived 6.28 p.m.) A. and N-Z. LONDON. Feb. 25. Shopkeepers and householders along the short route that will be taken by the Royal wedding procession on Tuesday are adopting precautions to prevent damage to their premises by the crowd. Glass is being protected by battens to resi6t pressure. The average price of a soat along :he route is £5. but not one is available now. In many cases six to ten guineas .vera demanded and paid for standing room at well-placed windows. One shopkeeper disposed of tho windows of three upper rooms for £60. Many received £50 for similar accommodation. The dressmakers and milliners who made Princess Mary's trousseau will be the gueits of the Queen at Buckingham Palace 'on Monday. Snch a reception is unparalleled in the history of the Royal residence. Princess Mary's presents, which now number 1200, present a dazzling display of flashing gems, many of which are historical, plumed fans, many painted by Corydeau, the famous French artist, lace creamy with age, and wonderful linen, much of which hag been made by cottage industrialists. Standing out among the gifts are the King's presents, a tiara, a necklet, and a bracelet. The Queen's gift is a brooch. The bridegroom's gifts are a diamond pendant with pearl drops, which Princess Mary will wear on her wedding day, and a long diamond chain. The Prince of Wata has sent his sister a bracelet and a handsome ring. The gift from the Duke of York and Princes Henry and George is a complete group of ornaments, the equid of which has never before been bestowed on a bride, Royal or otherwise. The Queen Mother's gift is a necklet which bears the following touching personal message: "With every good wish for the future happiness of my darling granddaughter, Mary, with her beloved husband, from her loving old Granny, Ale:t." Princess Mary's furs are a wonderful production, of the furrier's art. They include a regal coat of sables presented by a group of personal friends, including five dukes and duchesses. The Knight Templars of England have given a coat of moleskin. Gifts by foreign Royalties include tributes from the King and Queen of Norway.