An Account of the CEREMONIAL AT THE CORONATION Of Their Most Excellent MAJESTY'S KING WILLIAM AND QUEEN MARY, The Eleventh Day of this Instant April, 1689. Published by Order of the Duke of Norfolk, Earl-Marshal of England. THEIR Majesty's being come from Whitehall to Westminster, (the KING by Water in his Royal Barge, about a quarter past 10 of the Clock in the Morning, and the QUEEN by Land in Her Chair, a little before 11 of the Clock,) the Heralds began forthwith to put the Proceeding in Order in the Court of Requests, and after that, to Marshal the several Classes of the Peers and Peeresses, the Peers being called over in the House of Lords, and the Peeresses in the Painted Chamber, where Their Majesties were Graciously Pleased to be Present: And by half an Hour past Eleven, Their Majesties, and the whole Proceeding were conducted into Westminster-Hall, at the upper end whereof a Throne being Erected, Their Majesties repaired thereunto, and took Their Seats under Their States on the inside of the Table. Whereupon, the Master of the Jewel-House presented to the Lord High Constable, the Sword of State, the Sword Curtana, and the two pointed Swords, severally one after another, who delivered them in like manner to the Lord Great Chamberlain, who drew them out of the Scabbards, and laid them on the Table before their Majesties. Sometime after which, the Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster attended with the Choir of that Church, etc. brought the Regalia in solemn Procession from the Collegiate Church there to Westminster-Hall, viz. The Dean of Westminster the Bible, the Subdean the Chalice, Dr. Killigrew the Patin., Dr. Patrick the King's Crown, Dr. Littleton the Queen's Crown, Dr. Busbie the KiNG's Orb, Dr. Briavell the QUEENS Orb, Mr. Annesley the KING's Sceptre with the Dove, Mr. Pelling the QUEENS Sceptre with the Dove, Dr Delangle the KING's Sceptre with the Cross, Mr. Berkley the QUEENS Sceptre with the Cross, and Mr. Sartre St. Edward's Staff; and after the usual Reverences, the Dean first presented the Bible to the Lord High Constable, who delivered it to the Lord Great Chamberlain, by whom it was laid upon the Table before Their Majesties; And the rest of the Regalia being delivered severally by the Prebendaries who brought them, to the Dean of Westminster, he presented them in like manner to the Lord High Constable, and He to the Lord Great Chamberlain, who laid those that appertained to the KING, before His Majesty, and those that appertained to the QUEEN before Her Majesty. Then the Prebendaries being withdrawn to the lower end of the Hall, Garter Summoned up the several Noblemen, who were appointed to carry the said Regalia in the Proceeding, and the Lord Great Chamberlain by Their Majesty's directions delivered them accordingly. Thus all things being ready, the Heralds Marshaled the Proceeding in this manner, First Drums and Trumpets; then the Six Clerks in Chancery, two a Breast, as all the rest of the Proceeding went; then Chaplains having Dignities; Sheriffs and Aldermen of London; Masters in Chancery; the King's Solicitor and Attorney; Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber; Judges: Next, Children of the Choir of Westminster; the Sergeant Porter and Sergeant of the Vestry; Children of the Chapel Royal; the Choir of Westminster; Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal; prebend's of Westminster; Master of the Jewel House; and Six Privy Counsellors not Peers. Two Pursuivants of Arms, Baronesses, Barons, Bishops; Another Pursuivant of Arms, a Vicountess, Viscount's; two Heralds of Arms, Countesses, Earls; One Hereto of Arms A Marchioness; Two Heralds of Arms, Duchess', Dukes; The two Provincial Kings of Arms next before the Marquis of Halifax Lord Privy Seal, and the Marquis of 〈◊〉 Lord Precedent of the Council; and next to these, the Lord Archbishop of York. Then His Royal Highness Prince GEORGE of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland, in his Robes of Estate with His Train born; followed by two Persons in Robes of Estate, (being 〈◊〉 Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber, viz. the Honourable Sir Purbeck Temple and Sir Edw. Sutton Bar.) Representing the Dukes of Aquitain and Normandy; and after them the Lords who bore Their Majesty's Regalia, viz. The Earl of Manchester St. Edward's Staff, and the Lord Grey of 〈◊〉 the Spurs, The Earl of Clare the QUEENS Sceptre with the Cross, and the Earl of Northampton the KING'S. The Earl of Shrewsbury the Sword Curtana in the middle between the Earl of Derby with the Second Sword, and the Earl of Pembroke with the Third Sword. Then Garter Principal King of Arms, between the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and the Lord Mayor of London. Then the Lord Great Chamberlain single; the Earl of Oxford with the Sword of State in the Scabbard between the Duke of Ormond Lord High Constable for that Day, and the Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal. The Earl of Bedford with the QUEENS Sceptre with the Dove, and the Earl of Rutland with the KINGS; the Duke of Bolton with the QUEENS Orb, and the Duke of Grafton with the KINGS; the Duke of Somerset with the Queen's Crown, and the Earl of Devonshire Lord High Steward of His Majesty's Household, and Lord High Steward of England for that Day, with the King's Crown; The Lord Bishop of London with the Bible, between the Bishop of Rochester Dean of Westminster with the Chalice, and the Bishop of St. Asaph with the Patin. Then the KING and QUEENS MAJESTY'S Supported by the Bishops of 〈…〉 and Bristol, under a rich Canopy, having eight Staves carried by sixteen Baron's 〈…〉 Ports. His Majesty's Train born by the Master of the Robes assisted by the Lord Eland, the Lord Willoughby, the Lord Lansdowne, and the Lord Dumblaine; And Her Majesty's Train born by the Duchess of Somerset assisted by the Lady Elizabeth Pawlet, the Lady Diana Ve●e, the Lady Elizabeth Cavendish, and the Lady Henrietta Hyde. After the King followed the Earl of Monmouth Gentleman of the Bedchamber, and two Grooms of the Bedchamber; and after the Queen the Countess of Derby Lady of the Bedchamber, and two of Her Majesty's Women. Lastly, the Captain of His Majesty's Guard in Waitng between the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard and the Captain of the Band of Gentlemen ●…msioners, followed by the Lieutenant Ensign, and Band of Yeomen of the Guard. The Sergeants at Arms went on each side of the Regalia, and the Gentlemen Pensioners on each side of the Canopy. In this manner Their Majesties arrayed in their Royal Robes of Crimson Velvet Furred with Ermine, the KING on the Right Hand with a Crimson Velvet Cap on His Head, and the QUEEN on the Left with a Rich Circlet of Gold on her Head; all the Nobility in Robes of Crimson Velvet, with their Caps and Coronets in their Hands; and the rest who form the Proceeding being richly clad, or wearing their proper and peculiar Robes or Habits, but all uncovered, marched on foot upon two Bredths of Blue Cloth, spread from the steps of the Throne in Westminster-Hall, to the steps of the Theatre in the Choir of the Church of Westminster. The whole passage being railed in, and guarded with His Majesty's Horse and Foot-Guards: And all the Streets, Windows, Balconies and Scaffolds crowded with such an infinite number of Spectators, as was scarce ever seen before, expressing their great Joy by Shouts and universal Acclamations. Being entered the Church, and the Nobility and others, all duly placed, Their Majesties ascended the Theatre, and repaired to their Chairs on the South side of the Ar●● or Sacrarium, with Faldstools before them, for their Private Devotions. Then the Bishop of London, who performed this great Solemnity, began the Recognition, which being concluded with a mighty shout of all the People present, Their Majesties came to the Altar and made their first Oblation which done the Lords who carried the Regalia, presented them severally at the Altar to be there deposited. Then the Litany was Sung by the Bishops of St. Asaph and Bangor; which ended, the Communion Service began. The Epistle taken out of 1 Pet. II. 13, 17. was read by the Bishop of Carlisle, and the Gospel taken out of St. Matt. XXII. 16, 22. was read by the Bishop of St. Asaph. After which followed the Nicene Creed; which ended, the Bishop of Salisbury being ready in the Pulpit, repeated the Lords Prayer, and took his Text 2 Sam. XXIII. 3. and 4 ver. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the Sun riseth, even a Morning without Clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the Earth by clear shining after Rain. Upon which words he made an excellent Discourse. Their Majesty's sitting in their Chairs on the South side the Area, and hearing the same with great Attention. After Sermon, which lasted just half an Hour, Their Majesties took the New Established Oath, and Veni Creator being Sung, and the Holy Oil Consecrated, Their Majesties were conducted to Their Regal Chairs placed on the Theatre (near the East side thereof) that they might be more Conspicuous to the Members of the House of Commons, (who, with their Speaker, were Seated in the North Cross,) and were disrobed of their Crimson Velvet Mantles, and being Solemnly Anointed, were Presented with the Spurs, and the Sword, (which being Offered, was Redeemed by the Earl of Portland,) and Invested with the Imperial Palls, and Orbs; and then with the Rings, and Sceptres; and at Four of the Clock the Crowns were put upon Their Majesty's Heads by the Lord Bishop of London, assisted by the Lord Bishop of Rochester, at sight whereof all the People shouted, the Drums Beat and Trumpets Sounded, and the great Guns at the Tower, and in St. James' Park, etc. were discharged, and all the Peers and Peeresses put on their Coronets. Then the Holy Bible (brought in the Procession for that purpose,) was presented to Their Majesties; and after the Benediction Their Majesties vouchsafed to Kiss the Bishops. And Te Deum being Sung Their Majesties Ascended the Throne, and being Enthronized, the Archbishop and Bishops did their Homage to them jointly, and Kissed Their Left Cheeks, and after them Prince GEORGE, and the other Temporal Lords in like manner, each of them touching the Crowns upon Their Majesty's Heads, and severally Kissing Their Majesty's Cheeks. During which time, the Treasurer of the Household threw about the Coronation, Medals, Inscribed on one side Ne totus absumatur, and on the other side Gulielmus & Maria Rex & Regina. Then began the Communion, Their Majesty's making their Second Oblation, And the KING and QUEEN having received the Holy Sacrament, and the Bishop having read the Final Prayers; Their Majesties went in State into St. Edward's Chapel, where being divested of their Imperial Palls, etc. and arrayed in their Royal Robes of Purple Velvet; The whole Company (except the Church of Westminster) returned to Westminster-Hall in the same Order they came, Their Majesty's wearing their rich Crowns of State, and all the Nobility their Coronets on their Heads. The Spectators all the time continuing their Acclamations of Joy. And being Entered into the Hall were conducted to their several Tables to Dinner, which were all ready furnished before their coming in. The first Course for Their Majesty's Table was served up with the proper Ceremony, the Lord High Steward betwixt the Lord High Constable and the Earl Marshal preceding it on Horseback; And before the Second Course was served up, Charles Dymoke Esq Their Majesty's Champion in Complete Armour, between the Lord High Constable and Earl Marshal, all on Horseback, performed the Ceremony of the Challenge after the usual manner, York-Herald Pronouncing it in these Words: IF any Person of what Degree soever, High or Low, shall Deny or Gainsay our Sovereign Lord and Lady KING WILLIAM and QUEEN MARY, King and Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defenders of the Faith, to be Rightful King and Queen of this Realm of England, or that They ought not to Enjoy the Imperial Crown of the Same, Here is their Champion, who saith he Lieth and is a False Traitor being ready in Person to Combat with him, and in This Quarrel will adventure his Life against him, on what day soever he shall be appointed. After which Garter (with the Officers of Arms) cried Largess and Proclaimed Their Majesty's Styles in Latin, French and English, after the accustomed manner. Dinner being ended, and the whole Solemnity performed with great Splendour and Magnificence, and with all possible Expressions of an Universal Joy; About eight in the Evening the Company broke up, and Their Majesties returned to Whitehall, the night being concluded with Bonfires and other Illuminations, Ringing of Bells, Drinking Their Majesty's Healths, and all other Tokens of the Highest Affections, Loyalty and Satisfaction. In the SAVOY: Printed by Edward Jones. MDCLXXXIX.