The Judges, the Heralds, the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, appeared in all the pomp of office.

Soldiers were drawn up on the right and left to keep the passages clear.

A procession of twenty coaches belonging to public functionaries was mustered.

Before the Castle gate, the King was met by the host under a canopy borne by four bishops of his church.

At the sight he fell on his knees, and passed some time in devotion.