On Thursday the 19th day of July, 1821.
ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ASSEMBLING OF THE PEERS AND OFFICERS.
They were to assemble
in the House of Lords | { | Their R. H. the Dukes of the Blood Royal, in their robes of estate, having their coronets, and the Field Marshals their batons, in their hands.
The Peers in their robes of estate, having their coronets in their hands.
His R. H. Prince Leopold, in the full habit of the Order of the Garter, having his cap and feathers in his hand.
The Archbishops and Bishops, vested in their rochets, having their square caps in their hands. | | In his place near the Bar | { | The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. | In the space below the Bar
of the House of Lords | { | The Train-bearers of the Princes of the Blood Royal. | In the space below the Bar
of the House of Lords | { | The Attendants on the Lord High Steward, on the Lord Chancellor, the Lord
High Constable, and on the Lord Chamberlain of the Household.
The Gentlemen Ushers of the White and Green Rods, all in their proper habits. | In the Painted Chamber and
adjacent rooms, near the
House of Lords | { | The Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.
The Master of the Rolls.
The Vice-Chancellor.
The Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas.
The Lord Chief Baron.
The Barons of the Exchequer, and Justices of both Benches.
The Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber.
The Attorney and Solicitor General.
Serjeants at Law.
Masters in Chancery.
The Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, & Sheriffs of London.
King's Chaplains, having dignities.
Six Clerks in Chancery. | In the Chamber formerly
the House of Lords | { | The Knights Grand Crosses of the Order of the Bath, in the full habit of the Order, wearing their collars; their caps and feathers in their hands. | In the Chamber formerly
the House of Lords | { | The Knights Commanders of the said Order, in their full habits; their caps and feathers in their hands.
The Officers of the said Order, in their mantles, chains, and badges. | In the Chamber formerly
called the Prince's Chamber
or Robing Room, near the
former House of Lords | { | The Treasurer and Comptroller of the Household.
The Vice-Chamberlain.
The Marquis of Londonderry, in the full habit of the Garter, having his cap and feathers in his hand.
The Register of the said Order, in his mantle, with his book.
Privy Councillors, not being Peers or Knights Grand Crosses of the Bath.
Clerks of the Council in Ordinary. | In his Majesty's Robing ,
Chamber near the south
entrance into
Westminster Hall. | { | The Train-bearers of his Majesty.
Master of the Robes.
Groom of the Robes. | In the room of Chairman of
Committees, adjoining
the House of Lords | { | Lords and Grooms of the Bedchamber.
Keeper of the Privy Purse.
Equerries and Pages of Honour.
Gentlemen Ushers & Aides-de-Camp. | In the Witness-room, adjoining
the House of Lords | { | Physicians, Surgeons, and Apothecaries. | In the House of Commons
and the Lobbies | { | Officers of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, with their Corps, and the Serjeants at Arms.
The Officers of the Yeomen of the Guard, with their Corps. | In the Lobby between
the House of Lords and the
the Painted Chamber
| { | The Kings, Heralds, and Pursuivants of Arms. | In Westminster Hall,
at the lower end, near
the great north door | { | Sixteen Barons of the Cinque Ports. | In Westminster Hall,
near the north door | { | The Knight Marshall and his two Officers. | In Westminster Hall,
at the lower end | { | His Majesty's Band.
| Without the north door
of Westminster Hall | { | All who are to precede the Knight Marshal in the procession. |
His Majesty was, during these preliminary arrangements, in his chamber, near the south entrance into Westminster Hall. The peers were then called over in the House of Lords by deputy Garter; and proceeded to the Hall, where the other persons appointed to walk in the procession had been previously marshalled on the right and left by the officers of arms; leaving an open passage in the middle, so that the procession with the regalia might pass uninterruptedly up the Hall. His Majesty, preceded by the great officers of state, entered the Hall a few minutes after ten, and took his seat in the chair of state at the table, when a gun was fired. The deputy lord great chamberlain, the lord high constable, and the deputy earl marshal, ascended the steps, and placed themselves at the outer side of the table. The lord high steward, the great officers, deputy Garter, and black rod, arranged themselves near the chair of state; the royal train-bearers on each side of the throne. The lord chamberlain, assisted by officers of the Jewel-office, then brought the sword of state to the lord high constable, who delivered it to the deputy lord great chamberlain, by whom it was laid upon the table; then Curtana, or the sword of mercy, with the two swords of justice, being in like manner presented, were drawn from their scabbards by the deputy lord great chamberlain, and laid on the table before his Majesty; after which the gold spurs were delivered, and also placed on the table. Immediately after, a procession, consisting of the dean and prebendaries of Westminster, in their surplices and rich copes, proceeded up the Hall, from the lower end thereof, in manner following:— Procession with, and Delivery of, the Regalia. Serjeant of the Vestry, in a scarlet mantle.
Children of the King's Chapel, in scarlet mantles, four abreast.
Children of the Choir of Westminster, in surplices, four abreast.
Gentlemen of the King's Chapel, in scarlet mantles, four abreast.
Choir of Westminster, in surplices, four abreast.
Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal.
Two Pursuivants of Arms.
Two Heralds.
The two provincial Kings of Arms.
The Dean of Westminster, carrying St. Edward's Crown on a cushion of cloth of gold.
First Prebendary of Westminster, carrying the Orb.
Second Prebendary, carrying the Sceptre with the Dove.
Third Prebendary, carrying the Sceptre with the Cross.
Fourth Prebendary, carrying St. Edward's Staff.
Fifth Prebendary, carrying the Chalice and Patina.
Sixth Prebendary, carrying the Bible. In this procession they made their reverences, first at the lower end of the Hall, secondly about the middle, where both the Choirs opening to the right and left a passage, through which the officers of arms passing opened likewise on each side, the seniors placing themselves nearest towards the steps: then the dean and prebendaries having come to the front of the steps, made their third reverence. This being done, the dean and prebendaries being come to the foot of the steps, deputy Garter preceding them (he having waited their coming there), ascended the steps, and approaching near the table before the King, made their last reverence. The dean then presented the crown to the lord high constable, who delivered it to the deputy lord great chamberlain, and it was by him placed on the table before the King. The rest of the regalia was severally delivered by each prebendary, on his knee, to the dean, by him to the lord high constable, by him to the deputy lord great chamberlain, and by him laid on the table. The regalia being thus delivered, the prebendaries and dean returned to the middle of the hall. His Majesty having commanded deputy Garter to summon the noblemen and bishops who were to bear the regalia, the deputy lord great chamberlain, then taking up the several swords, sceptres, the orb, and crown, placed them in the hands of those by whom they were to be carried. I. St. Edward's staff, by the Marquess of Salisbury.
II. The spurs, by Lord Calthorpe, as deputy to the Baroness Grey de Ruthyn.
III. The sceptre with the cross, by the Marquess Wellesley.
IV. The pointed sword of temporal justice, by the Earl of Galloway.
V. The pointed sword of spiritual justice, by the Duke of Northumberland.
VI. Curtana, or sword of mercy, by the Duke of Newcastle.
VII. The sword of state, by the Duke of Dorset.
VIII. The sceptre with the dove, by the Duke of Rutland.
IX. The orb, by the Duke of Devonshire.
X. St. Edward's crown, by the Marquess of Anglesey, as lord high steward.
XI. The patina, by the Bishop of Gloucester.
XII. The chalice, by the Bishop of Chester.
XIII. The Bible, by the Bishop of Ely. The two bishops who are to support his Majesty were then summoned by deputy Garter, and, ascending the steps, placed themselves on each side of the king. PROCESSION TO THE ABBEY. The second gun was then fired, and the procession moved upon the blue cloth spread on the platform from the throne in Westminster Hall to the great steps in the Abbey church; the following anthem, "O Lord, grant the king a long life," &c. being sung in parts, in succession, with his Majesty's band playing, the sounding of trumpets, and the beating of drums, until the arrival in the Abbey. Order. The King's Herb-woman with her six Maids, strewing the way with herbs.
Messenger of the College of Arms, in a scarlet cloak, with the arms of the College embroidered on the left shoulder.
The Dean's Beadle of Westminster, with his staff.
The High Constable of Westminster, with his staff, in a scarlet cloak.
Two Household Fifes with banners of velvet fringed with gold, and five Household Drummers in royal livery, drum-covers of crimson velvet, laced and fringed with gold.
The Drum-Major, in a rich livery, and a crimson scarf fringed with gold.
Eight Trumpets in rich liveries: banners of crimson damask embroidered and fringed with gold, to the silver trumpets.
Kettle-Drums, drum-covers of crimson damask, embroidered and fringed with gold.
Eight Trumpets in liveries, as before.
Serjeant Trumpeter, with his mace.
The Knight Marshal, attended by his Officers.
The Six Clerks in Chancery.
The King's Chaplains having dignities.
The Sheriffs of London.
The Aldermen and Recorder of London.
Masters in Chancery.
The King's Serjeants at Law.
The King's Ancient Serjeant.
The King's Solicitor Gen.The King's Attorney Gen.
Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber.
Serj. of the Vestry of the Chapel Royal. Serj. Porter.
Children of the Choir of Westminster, in surplices.
Children of the Chapel Royal, in surplices, with scarlet mantles over them.
Choir of Westminster, in surplices.
Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, in scarlet mantles.
Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, in a scarlet gown.
Prebendaries of Westminster, in surplices and rich copes.
The Dean of Westminster, in a surplice and rich cope.
Pursuivants of Scotland and Ireland, in their tabards.
His Majesty's Band.
Officers attendant on the Knights Commanders of the Bath, in their mantles, chains and badges.
Knights Grand Crosses of the Bath (not Peers), in the full habit of their order, caps in their hands.
A Pursuivant of Arms, in his tabard.
Barons of the Exchequer and Justices of both benches. The Lord Chief Baron
of the Exchequer. | | The Lord Chief Justice
of the Common Pleas. | | The Vice Chancellor. | | The Master of the Rolls. | The Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.
The Clerks of the Council in Ordinary.
Privy Counsellors, not Peers.
Register of the Order of the Garter.
Knights of the Garter (not Peers), in the full habit and collar of the order, caps in their hands.
His Majesty's Vice Chamberlain. Comptroller of His
Majesty's
Household. | | Treasurer of His Majesty's
Household, bearing the
crimson bag with the medals. | A Pursuivant of Arms, in his tabard.
Heralds of Scotland and Ireland, in their tabards and collars of SS.
The Standard of Hanover, borne by the Earl of Mayo.
Barons, in their robes of estate, their coronets in their hands.
A Herald, in his tabard and collar of SS. The Standard of Ireland,
borne by
Lord Beresford. | | The Standard of Scotland,
borne by the
Earl of Lauderdale. | The Bishops of England and Ireland, in their rochets, with their caps in their hands.
Two Heralds, in their tabards and collars of SS.
Viscounts, in their robes of estate, their coronets in their hands.
Two Heralds, in their tabards and collars of SS.
The Standard of England, borne by Lord Hill.
Earls, in their robes of estate, their coronets in their hand.
Two Heralds, in their tabards and collars of SS.
The Union Standard, borne by Earl Harcourt.
Marquesses, in their robes of estate, their coronets in their hands.
The Lord Chamberlain of His Majesty's Household, in his
robes of estate, his coronet in his hand, attended by
an officer of the Jewel-Office in a scarlet mantle,
with a crown embroidered on his left
shoulder, bearing a cushion, on which
are placed the ruby ring and the
sword to be girt about
the King.
The Lord Steward of His Majesty's Household, in his robes of estate, his coronet in his hand.
The Royal Standard, borne by the Earl of Harrington. King of Arms of
the Order of
St. Michael and
St. George, in his
tabard, crown
in his hand.
| | Gloucester King
of Arms, in his
tabard, crown
in his hand. | | Hanover King
of Arms in his
tabard, crown
in his hand. | Dukes, in their robes of estate, their coronets in their hands. Ulster King of
Arms, in his
tabard, crown
in his hand. | | Clarenceux King of
Arms, in his tabard,
crown
in his hand. | | Norroy King of
Arms, in his
tabard, crown
in his hand. | The Lord Privy Seal, in
his robes of estate,
coronet in his hand. | | The Lord President of the
Council, in his robes of
estate, coronet in his hand. | | Archbishops of Ireland.
The Archbishop of York, in his rochet, cap in his hand.
The Lord High Chancellor, in his robes of estate, with his coronet in his hand, bearing his purse, and attended by his Pursebearer.
The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in his rochet, cap in his hand.
Two Serjeants at Arms.
THE REGALIA. St. Edward's Staff,
borne by the
Marquess of Salisbury. | The Gold Spurs,
borne by the
Lord Calthorpe. | The Sceptre with
the Cross,
borne by the
Marquess Wellesley. | The third Sword,
borne by the
Earl of Galloway. | Curtana, borne by
the Duke of
Newcastle. | The second Sword,
borne by the
Duke of Northumberland. | Two Serjeants at Arms. Usher of the Green Rod.Usher of the White Rod. The Lord Mayor
of London,
in his gown,
collar, and
jewel, bearing
the City
mace. | The Lord Lyon
of Scotland, in
his tabard,
carrying his
crown and
sceptre. | Garter Principal
King
of Arms, in
his tabard,
bearing his
crown and
sceptre. | Gentleman
Usher of the
Black Rod,
bearing his
rod. | The Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England, in his robes of estate, his coronet and his white staff in his hand. His Royal Highness the Prince Leopold, in the full habit of the Order of the Garter, carrying in his right hand
his baton as Field Marshal, and, in his left, his cap and feathers; his train borne by a Page. His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, in his robes of estate, carrying, in his right hand, his baton as
Field Marshal, and in his left his coronet; his train borne by a Page. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, in his robes of estate, carrying, in his right hand, his baton as Field
Marshal, and his coronet in his left; and his train borne by a Page. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, in his robes of estate, with his coronet in his hand, and his train borne by a Page. His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, in his robes of estate, with his coronet in his hand, and his train borne by a Page. His Royal Highness the Duke of York, in his robes of estate, carrying, in his right hand, his baton as Field
Marshal, and his coronet in his left, and his train borne by a Page. The High Constable of Ireland
in his robes, coronet
in his hand, with his staff. | The High Constable of Scotland,
in his robes, coronet
in his hand, with his staff. | Two Serjeants at Arms. The Deputy Earl
Marshal
with his staff. | The Sword
of State,
borne by
the Duke of
Dorset. | The Lord High Constable
of England, in his
robes, his coronet in
his hand, with his staff;
attended by a Page
carrying his baton of
Field Marshal. | Two Serjeants at Arms. A Gentleman carrying
the Staff of the
Lord High Steward. | The Sceptre
with the
Dove,
carried by
the Duke
of Rutland. | St Edward's
Crown,
carried by
the Lord High
Steward in
his robes. | The Orb,
carried by
the Duke of
Devonshire. | A Gentleman carrying
the Coronet of the
Lord High Steward. | The Pantina,
borne by
the Bishop
of Gloucester. | The Bible,
borne by
the Bishop
of Ely. | The Chalice,
borne by
the Bishop
of Chester. | THE KING. Twenty Gentlemen Pensioners, with
the Standard Bearer. | Supporter:Lord
Bishop of
Oxford,
for the
Lord
Bishop of
Bath andWells. | In the Royal Robes,
wearing a cap
of estate, adorned
with jewels,
under a canopy
of cloth of gold,
borne by Sixteen
Barons of the
Cinque Ports.
His Majesty's train
borne by Eight
Eldest Sons of Peers,
assisted by the
Master of the Robes,
and followed by the
Groom of the Robes. | Supporter:
Lord
Bishop of
Lincoln
for the
Lord
Bishop of
Durham. | Twenty Gentlemen Pensioners, with
the Lieutenant.
| Captain of the
Yeoman of
the Guard, in his
robes of estate;
coronet in his
hand. | Gold Stick of the
Life Guards in
Waiting, in his
robes;
coronet in his
hand. | Captain of the
Band of
Gentlemen
Pensioners, in
his robes
of estate;
coronet in his
hand. | Lords of the Bedchamber.
The Keeper of His Majesty's Privy Purse.
Grooms of the King's Bedchamber.
Equerries and Pages of Honour.
Aides-de-Camp.
Gentlemen Ushers.
Physicians, Surgeons, Apothecaries. Ensign of the Yeomen of
the Guard. | Lieutenant of the Yeomen
of the Guard. | His Majesty's Pages in full State Liveries.
His Majesty's Footmen in full State Liveries. Exons of the Yeomen
of the Guard. | Yeomen of
the Guard. | Exons of the Yeomen
of the Guard. | Gentleman Harbinger of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners. Clerk of the Cheque
to the Yeomen of the Guard. | Clerk of the Cheque to
the Gentlemen Pensioners. | Yeomen of the Guard, to close the Procession. On the arrival of the procession at the Abbey, the Herb-woman and her Maids, and the Serjeant-Porter, remained at the entrance within the great west door. ENTRANCE INTO WESTMINSTER ABBEY. The King entered the west door of the Abbey church at eleven o'clock, and was received with the undermentioned anthem, which was sung by the choir of Westminster, who, with the dean and prebendaries, quitted the procession a little before, and went to the left side of the middle aisle, and remained there till his Majesty arrived, and then followed in the procession next to the regalia. ANTHEM I. Psalm cxxii. verses 1, 5, 6, 7. "I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the House of the Lord. For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the House of David. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces." Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. During the above his Majesty passed through the body of the church, and through the choir up the stairs to the theatre. He then passed his throne and made his humble adoration, and afterwards knelt at the faldstool set for him before his chair; at the same time his Majesty used some short private prayer: he then sat down (not on his throne, but in his chair before and below his throne) and reposed himself. THE RECOGNITION. When the King was thus placed, the archbishop turned to the east part of the theatre; then, together with the lord chancellor, lord great chamberlain, lord high constable, and earl marshal (Garter king at arms preceding them), went to the other three sides of the theatre, in the order, south, west, and north, and at each side addressed the people in a loud voice; the King at the same time standing up by his chair, turned and showed himself to the people at each of the four sides of the theatre, while the archbishop spoke as follows:— "Sirs, "I here present unto you King George the Fourth, the undoubted king of this realm: wherefore all you that come this day to do your homage, are ye willing to do the same?" This was answered by the loud and repeated acclamations of the persons present, expressive of their willingness and joy, at the same time they cried out— "God save King George the Fourth!" Then the trumpets sounded. THE FIRST OBLATION. The archbishop in the meantime went to the altar and put on his cope, and placed himself at the north side of the altar; as did also the bishops who took part in the office. The officers of the wardrobe, &c. here spread carpets and cushions on the floor and steps of the altar. And here, first the Bible, paten, and cup, were brought and placed upon the altar. The King then, supported by the two bishops of Durham and Bath, and attended by the dean of Westminster, the lords carrying the regalia before him, went down to the altar, and knelt upon the steps of it, and made his first oblation, uncovered. Here the pall, or altar-cloth of gold, was delivered by the master of the great wardrobe to the lord great chamberlain, and by him, kneeling, it was presented to his Majesty. The treasurer of the household then delivered a wedge of gold of a pound weight to the lord great chamberlain, which he, kneeling, delivered to his Majesty. The King then (uncovered) delivered them to the archbishop. The archbishop received them one after another (standing) from his Majesty, and laid the pall reverently upon the altar. The gold was received into the basin; and, with like reverence, was placed upon the altar. Then the archbishop said the following prayer, the King still kneeling:— O God, who dwellest in the high and holy place, with them also who are of an humble spirit; mercifully look down upon this thy humble servant, George our King, here humbling himself before thee at thy footstool, and graciously receive these oblations which, in humble acknowledgment of thy sovereignty over all, and of thy great bounty to him in particular, he hath now offered up unto thee, through Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. When the King had thus offered his oblation, he went to his chair set for him on the south side of the altar, and knelt at his faldstool, and the Litany commenced, which was read by two bishops, vested in copes, and kneeling at a faldstool above the steps of the theatre, on the middle of the east side; the choir read the responses. In the meantime the lords who carried the regalia, except those who bore the swords, approached the altar, and each presented what he carried to the archbishop, who delivered them to the dean of Westminster, who placed them on the altar. They then retired to the places and seats appointed for them. The bishops, and the people with them, then said the Lord's Prayer. The Communion service was read; the people, kneeling, made the responses to the ten commandments, which were delivered by the archbishop. Then the archbishop, standing as before, said the following Collect for the King:— Let us pray. Almighty God, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite: have mercy upon the whole church, and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant George our king and governor, that he (knowing whose minister he is) may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we and all his subjects (duly considering whose authority he hath) may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee and for thee, according to thy blessed word and ordinance, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen. The following epistle was then read by one of the bishops:— 1 Pet. ii. 13. Submit yourselves to man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing, ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. The Gospel was then read by another bishop, the King and the people standing. St. Matth. xxii. 15. Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man, for thou regardest not the person of men: tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto CÆsar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, CÆsar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto CÆsar, the things which are CÆsar's: and unto God, the things that are God's. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. Then the Archbishop read the Nicene Creed; the King and the people standing as before. I believe in one God the Father, &c. &c. At the end of the Creed, the archbishop of York preached the sermon in the pulpit placed against the pillar at the north-east corner of the theatre. The King listened to the same sitting in his chair on the south side of the altar, over against the pulpit.
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