Friendly societies and trade unions have their badges, banners, and buttons.

The Roman Catholic Church grows in popularity with the working class, and in many towns and cities the Church of England and the Salvation Army are distinctly popular.

On the other hand, the Nonconformist churches confess annually to a decreasing membership, and Secularist and Ethical societies have but the smallest following.
The royal processions and the pageantry of monarchy have provided a spectacular display that average human nature enjoys.

The symbols and trappings of monarchy must be shown if the sovereign is to be popular; they add to the gaiety of life, and people are grateful for the warmth of colour they impart to our grey streets.

The sovereign in encouraging the renewed and growing love for pageants and ceremonial has discerned the signs of the times.