"He gazes steadfastly at the door, the drums outside rattle the salute, the organ rolls forth Mendelssohn's grand march in 'Athalie,' and to the beautiful music paces in the fair central group of all this grandeur and state, the bride and bridesmaids. Her Majesty the Queen is walking at the side of her daughter, herself being attended by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg. The Princess advances to the altar, and kneels, as Her Majesty does also, mother and daughter for a moment praying together. "Then, when they have risen, the nuptial service commences.