THE PRINCE OF WALES

Southland Times, Issue 16786, 15 July 1911, Page 6

THE PRINCE OF WALES

THE FESTIVITIES AT CARNARVON. (By Tclt'grapli— Press Association.— Copyright.) LONDON, July 13. A hundred thousand ' jubilant Welsh people poured into Carnarvon to witness the picturesque investiture of the Prince of Wales. Many London police and firemen assisted to line the route. The Sovereigns and Royalties were accorded rapturous ovations. The King was in his admiral’s uniform. The troops and sailors numbered 16,000. The Prince of Wales was initiated as Chief of the Welsh Boy Scouts. THE INVESTITURE. LONDON', July 14. Received July 15, 12.5 a.m. The Prince of Wales, wearing middy's uniform, arrived at the Castle, escorted by Lord Denbigh and yeomanry. He received a tremendous ovatton and twenty-one guns saluted from the Castle Square. Mr Lloyd George as Constable of the Castle, received the Prince. A procession of Druids, Lords, Heralds, thirty-nine Welsh Mayors and twentyfour Welsh Commoners accompanied the Prince to the robing room in the Chamberlain's tower, where the Prince awaited their Majesties’ arrival. Mr Lloyd George delivered the key. A brilliant assemblage including Mr Asquith, Mr Birreil, Mr Balfour, Mr Burns and Mr Hurcourt assembled at the dais in the courtyard. Eight thousand guests occupied tiers of seats, and every available space was filled. The Prince of Wales, wore a short surcoat, knee breeches and a robe. The King personally girded on his sword, placed the Coronet on fits head, the ring on his finger, and the gold stick in his hand. The people greeted each act with cheers.. The Prince then knelt, doing homage for the principality and repeating the Abbey oath. The King handed him his letters patent and kissed his cheeks. A religious service followed. Sir John Rhys Mahon, Archdruid, presented an address from the people of Wales greeting the Prince as their leader. The Prince of Wales replied: ‘T am very young; but 1 have the example of my dear father and mother. (Hearty cheering). I hope to do my duty to the King and the principality.” Welsh phrases in the speech hugely delighted the populace. The King presented the Prince at the Queen’s Gate, thousands surrounding the Castle. The crowd sang “Land of Our Fathers.” The presentation was twice repeated amid fervent demonstration of loyalty. Their Majesties later returned to Holyhead.