PRINCE OF WALES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 122, 15 July 1911, Page 5

PRINCE OF WALES.

THE INVESTIiURE. London, July 14. The Prince of Wales, in the uniform of a midshipman,- arrived at Carnarvon Castle escorted by Lord Denbigh and h's yeomanry. He received a tremendous ovation and a' twenty-one guns salute in the castle square. Mr Lloyd-Gcorge, as Constable of the Castle, received the Prince. There was a procession of Druids, lords, heralds, thirty-nine Welsh Mayors, and twenty-four Welsh members of Parliament, accompanied by chamberlains to the tower, where the Prince awaited their Majesties, who arrived an hour later.

Princess Mary of Connaught and many groat officers accompanied their Majesties, who "were escorted by a squadron of Life Guards. Mr Lloyd-George delivered the key. A brilliant assemblage, including Mr Asquith, Mr Birrell, Mr Balfour, Mr Burns, and Mr Harcourt, assembled on the dais in the courtyard. Eight tnousand guests were present on tiers of seats, and every available space was filled. ■The Garter King of Arms summoned the Prince of Wales, who wore a short surcoat, knee breeches and robe.

The King personally girded on the Prince’s sword and placed the coronet on his head, the ring on his finger and the gold stick in his hand. The people greeted each act with cheers. v

The Prince then knelt, doing homage* to the Principality and 'repeating the Abbey oath. The King handed the letters patent to the Prince, and kissed him on the ’cheeks;, r:i ;;

A religious service followed. Sir John Rys Mahon, the ArchDruid, presented an address from the people of Wales, greeting the Prince as their leader. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales replied; “I am very young, but I have as my example my dear father and mother.—-(Hearty cheering.)—l hope to do my duty to my King and my principality.” The Welsh phrases in the Prince’s speech hughly delighted the populace. The King presented the Prince at the Queen’s Gate to the thousands surrounding the castle. The crowd sang “Land of our Fathers,” as only a welsh crowd can sing. The presentation was twice repeated amid a fervent demonstration oi loyalty. Their Majesties later returned to Holyhead. (Received 15, 9.10 a.m.) London, July 14. During the investiture illuminations at Llandudno, the fireworks on a boat exploded, killing two persons.