His place was supplied by Mew, Bishop of Winchester, who was assisted by Burnet, Stillingfleet and Hough.

The congregation was the most splendid that had been seen in any place of worship since the coronation.

The Queen's drawingroom was, on that day, deserted.

Most of the peers who were in town met in the morning at Bedford House, and went thence in procession to Cheapside.

Norfolk, Caermarthen and Dorset were conspicuous in the throng.