The Archive · 1911

The Homage of His Subjects

Their Majesties when they arrived at the Darbar Sbamiana (tent), wore received by the Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge, and the native Princes. They then took their seats. The King was wearing Imperial purple, his Crown, the collars of the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Star of India. The Queen wore her Coronation robe, with the Star of the Order of the Star-of India in front of her dress, the Coronation jewels, dia-mands and emeralds, There was a great rolling of drama when His Majesty rose and delivered his opening speech. After ho had concluded the speech, the Viceroy, Indian Princes and the citizens paid homage to Their Majesties.

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