The Form of the Proceeding to the CORONATION of Their MAJESTIES, King JAMES the Second, and Queen MARY, The 23 of this instant April, 1685. [ To be punctually observed by all Persons therein concerned.]

  • DRUMS, Four a-Breast, to be followed by the Drum-Major.
  • Trumpets, Four a-Breast, to be followed by the Sergeant-Trumpeter.
  • The Six Clerks in Chancery, Four and Two, the youngest First.
  • Chaplains, having Dignities, Four a-Breast.
  • Aldermen of LONDON, four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Masters in Chancery, Four a-Breast.
  • The King's Sergeants at Law, Four a-Breast.
  • The King's Sollicitor.
  • The King's Attorney.
  • The King's Two Ancient Sergeants.
  • Esquires of the Body, Four a-Breast.
  • Masters of Request, Four a-Breast.
  • Gentlemen of the Privy-Chamber, Four a-Breast.
  • Barons of the Exchequer, and Justices of both Benches, in their Order, Four a Breast.
  • The Lord Chief Baron.
  • The Master of the Rolls.
  • The Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas.
  • The Lord Chief Justice of the Kings-Bench.
  • The Sergeant-Porter.
  • The Sergeant of the Vestry.
  • The Children of the Chapel, Four a-Breast.
  • The Choir of Westminster, Four a-Breast.
  • The Gentlemen of the Chapel, Four a-Breast.
  • Prebends of Westminster, Four a-Breast.
  • The Master of the Jewel-House.
  • Knights Privy-Counsellors, Four a-Breast.
  • Two Pursivants of Arms.
  • Baronesses, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Barons, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Bishops, in their Order, Four a-Breast.
  • Two Pursivants of Arms.
  • Vice-Countesses, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Vicounts, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Two Heralds of Arms.
  • Countesses, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Earls, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Two Heralds of Arms.
  • Marchionesses.
  • Marquesses.
  • Two Heralds of Arms.
  • Duchesses, Four a-Breast, the youngest First.
  • Dukes.
  • The Two Provincial Kings of Arms.
  • The Lord Privy-Seal.
  • The Lord-Treasurer.
  • The Lord Keeper.
  • The Lord President of the Council.
  • The Lord Arch-Bishop of YORK.
  • The Lord Arch-Bishop of CANTERBƲRY.
  • Two Persons representing the Dukes of Aquitain and Normandy.
Sergeants at Armes.
  • The Queens Vice-Chamberlain.
  • Two Gentlemen-Ushers.
  • The Queens Lord-Chamberlain.
  • The Queens Ivory Rod.
  • The Queens Scepter.
  • The Queens Crown.
 Sergeants at Armes.
Gentlemen Pensioners.
  • The QUEEN,
  • Assisted on either side by a BISHOP, under a Canopy, born by Sixteen Barons of the Cinque-Ports.
  • Her Majesties Train born by a Duchess, assisted by Four Earls Daughters.
  • Two Ladies of the Bed-Chamber.
  • Two Women.
 Gentlemen Pensioners.
  • St. Edward's Staff.
  • The Third Sword.
  • The Lord Mayor of London, carrying the City Mace.
  • The Spurrs.
  • Curtana.
  • Garter, Principal King of Arms.
  • St. Edward's Scepter.
  • The Second Sword.
  • Gentleman-Usher of the Black Rod.
  • The Lord Great Chamberlain.
Sergeants at Armes.
  • The Earl-Marshal of England.
  • The Scepter with the Dove.
  • The Sword of State.
  • St. Edward's Crown.
  • The Lord High Constable.
  • The Orb with the Cross.
 Sergeants at Arms.
  • The KING,
  • Assisted by the Bishops of DƲRHAM and BATH under the Canopy, born by Sixteen Barons of the Cinque-Ports.
  • His Majesties Train, born by Four Earls Eldest Sons, assisted by the Master of the Robes.
Gentlemen Pensioners.
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guards. The Captain of the Horse-Guards in waiting. Captain of the Pensioners.
 Gentlemen Pensioners.
  • A Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber.
  • Two Grooms of the Bed-Chamber.
  • The Yeomen of the Guard, Four a-Breast.

I do appoint this Proceeding to be Printed the 14th. of April, 1685. NORFOLK and MARSHAL, &c.

Printed by THOMAS NEWCOMB in the SAVOY, 1685.

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