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. |