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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1358, 8 February 1912, Page 5

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—— i> THEIR MAJESTIES IN LONDON. By Toteirrrtih-Preea Association-Copyright London, February 6. When their Majesties tho King and Queen arrived the morning was very foggy. Queen Alexandra, who had an escort of captains, and preceded their Majesties, was given n groat ovation by the largo crowd. King Georgo wore a Field Marshal's uniform, and Queen Mary was in heavy sables. They rode in an open carriage, and were accompanied by the Prince of Wales an/.l Princess Mary. Troops lined the streets. The Royal party was met at Temple Bar by tho Lord Mayor and Sheriffs. There was an immense congregation at the Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul's Cathedral, in which 20 Bishops took'part. Tho gathering, which was a most representative one, included officials of tho Army and Navy, leading Parliamentarians', Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Agonts-Gcnerals, besides 250 members of tlic Medina's crew. The majority of the ladies wore black, on account of the death of the Duke of Fife. Tho service was most impressive, and the Primate of England (the Most Rev. Ran>VU Davidson) preached the sermon. When their Majesties returned to the Palace they wero accorded a great demonstration, which the King and Queen acknowledged by appearing on the balcony. Thanksgiving services were also held in the provinces, including Belfast.