PRINCE OF WALES.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 378, 15 July 1911, Page 5

PRINCE OF WALES.

KINGS' SON INVESTED. BRILLIANT GATHERING. ANCIENT CEREMONY. Received July 14, 10.45 p.m. 3y To'.esraph.—rros? Association.—Cojiyrielit London, Yesterday.. The Prince of Wales, in a midshipman's unrform, arrived at Carnarvon Castle, escorted by Lord Denbigh's Yeomanry. There was a tremendous ovation, and twenty-one guns saluted aim. In the Ca3tle Square. Mr LloydGeorge, as Constable, of the Castle, received trie Prince. The procession, made- up of Druiis, Mayors, and twenty and four Welsh M.P's., wended its way to the Chamberlain's Tower, where the Prince awaited their Majesties' arrival. An hour later, Princess Mary of Connaught and the great officers of State accompanied by their Majesties the King and Queen arrived. The Life Guards acted as an escort. On arrival at the Water Gate, Mr Lloyd-George delivered the key. A brilliant gathering, including Messrs Asquith, Birrell, Balfour, Burns and Harcourt, assembled on the dais. In the courtyard were eight thousand guests on tiers of seats and in every available space. Garter summoned the Prince of Wales, who was clad in a short aurcoat and knee breeche9 and a robe. The King personally girded his sword and placed a coronet on* his head, a ring on his finger and a 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 letters patent and kissed hiH cheek. A religious service followed. Sir John Rhys Mabon, Arch Druid, presented an address from the people to the Prince of Wales, greeting him as their Prince and as their leader. The Prince of Wales replied : "I am very young, but have the example of my dear father and mother. (Hearty cheering.) I hope to do my duty to the King and the Principality." The Welsh phrases in the speech hugely delighted the populace. The King presented the Prince at Queen's Gate to the thousands surrounding the castle. The crowd sang "Land of our Fathers." The presentation was twice repeated, amid fervent demonstrations of loyalty. Their Majesties later returned at Holyhead.