THE ROYAL WEDDING.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 February 1922, Page 5

THE ROYAL WEDDING.

HIGH PRICES FOR A GLIMPSE. WONDERFUL PRESENTS. ' DETAILS OF PRINCIPAL GIFTS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Feb. 26, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 24. Shopkeepers and householders along the short route of the Royal wedding procession are adopting precautions to prevent damage to their premises by the crowd, glass being protected by battens to resist pressure. The average price for a seat along the route is £5, but none are available now. • In many cases six to ten guineas is being demanded and paid for standing room at well placed windows. One shopkeeper disposed of the windows of three upper rooms at £6O, many receiving £5O for similar accommodation. The dressmakers and milliners who made Princess Mary’s trousseau will be the guests of the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Monday, such a reception being unparalleled in the history of the Royal residence. Princess Mary’s presents, now numbering twelve hundred, present a dazwling display of flashing | gems, many of which have a history; plumed fans, many painted by Corqdeau, the famous French artist; lace creamy with age; and wonderful linen, much of which was made by cottage industrialists. Outstanding amongst the gifts are the King’s presents of a tiara necklet and a bracelet. The Queen’s gift is a brooch, and the bridegroom’s is a diamond pendant with pearl drops, which Princess Mary wears on her wedding day, and a long diamond chain. The Prince of Wales’ present is a bracelet and she receives a handsome ring from the Duke of York. Princes Henry , and George complete the groups of ! ornaments, the equal of which ha«s never before been bestowed on a bride,' Royal or otherwise. The Queen Mother’s gift is a necklet which bears the following touching personal message: “With every good wish for my darling granddaughter Mary’s future happiness with her beloved husband from her loving old Granny, Alex.”

Princess Mary’s furs are the most wonderful production of the furrier’s art and include a regal coat of sables presented by a group of personal friends, including five dukes and duchesses. The Knight Templars of England have given a coat of moleskin. Gifts by foreign Royalties include tributes from the King and Queen of Norway. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.