EDWARD VII.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1509, 31 January 1901, Page 31

EDWARD VII.

RECEPTION OF THE KING IN LONDON. ANCIENT CEREMONIES OBSERVED. PROCLAMATION OF HIS MAJESTYLONDON, January 25. The Deputy Garter King of Arms read the proclamation announcing the King’s accession from the balcony of St. James’s Palace, Lord Roberts and the officers of State being present. A fanfare of trumpets was sounded, aaid the National Anthem was flayed by the

band of the Foot Guards amidst great cheering.

A red cordon placed across the Strand symbolised Temple Bar, which no longer exists. Here the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London awaited the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal, who was accompanied by heralds and pursuivants. The junior pursuivant having obtained permission to enter the City, the stately procession proceeded, the civic dignitaries joining in. At the end of Chancery Lane the trumpeters blew a fanfare, and a herald in rich tabard (a tunic or jnantle, usually richly embroidered) read the proclamation amid the cheers of the crowd.

The procession then proceeded to the steps of the Royal Exchange, where another fanfare was given by the trum_ peters, and the proclamation was again read.

An immense concourse of stockbrokers and city men cheered the King, and from the balcony of the Mansion House the Lord Mayor (Alderman Frank Green) invited the crowd to sing the National Anthem, which met with immediate response. The singing was followed by tumultuous cheers. The heralds and officials of the College of Arms were then entertained by the Lord Mayor.

A royal salute of 101 guns wa.s fired at Aldershot, the warships at the naval stations were dressed, and royal salutes fired in many places. The King was also proclaimed at Winchester, Dublin and other cities. The Judges and King’s Counsel have been re-sworn.

A proclamation has been issued requiring authorities and Governments to proceed with the execution of their respective offices. It substitutes for the word “ plantations ” “ any foreign possessions or colonies, or the Empire of India.”

The King-in-Council has altered in the Prayer-books the prayer for the Royal Family, substituting for the name “ Albert Edward ” the following words :—“ Our Gracious Queen Alexandra, George Duke of Cornwall and York, the Duchess of Cornwall and York.”

“The Times” and many other newspapers are agitating for a comprehensive Royal title, so as to include Australasia and other dependencies.

The members of Parliament are engaged in taking the oath of allegiance daily. Addresses of condolence • with the Royal Family and congratulations to the King on his accession will be submitted to both Houses on Friday. King Edward will send a message to Parliament on Friday. The members of the Ministry have sworn allegiance to the King.

CELEBRATIONS AT PRETORIA

LONDON, January 26. Twenty-one guns were fired at- Pretoria in honour of King Edward. The Boer prisoners at Green Point have suspended their amusements until the Queen’s burial. MESSAGE TO THE NAVY. LONDON, January 27. The Admiralty and the War Office have issued the text of King Edward’s spirited message to the navy, tiianking the men for their renowned services during the past reign, and recalling the late Queen’s constant pride in and keenest solicitude for the welfare of the navy, which was connected with the Duke of Edinburgh’s career. The message adds : —“I chose it as the early education of both my sons. The Queen, as Sovereign and head of the army, had the warmest interest in the troops. She was proud of the fact thatshe was a soldier’s daughter.” ROYAL HONOURS. _ LONDON, January 27. King Edward has marie the Kaiser a Field-Marshal in recognition of his devotion to the Queen and the Empress Frederick. PROCLAMATION IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, January 29. The State proclamation of the accession of the King was read in public this evening, amid cheers and shouts of ‘Long Live the King!” ENTHUSIASM IN DUBLIN. LONDON, January 26. Proclamation ceremonies have been held at Edinburgh. Oxford, Cambridge, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Derby, Cardiff, Gibraltar, and Newfoundland.

An immense crowd at Dublin sang “God Save the King” with enthusiasm.