HL Deb 05 February 1863 vol 169 cc1-3
Carrying his Writ of Summons, supported by
The Duke of Newcastle, K.G., in his Robes. H.R.H. The Duke of Cambridge, K. G., in his Robes.
Attended by
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, The Earl Spencer,
All in their Robes;

And proceeded from the Bar up the House with the usual Reverences,—the Writ and Patent were delivered to The Lord Chancellor on the Woolsack; His Royal Highness then proceeded with his Supporters to the Table, the Rest of the Procession standing near; the Letters Patent and Writ were read by the Clerk of the Parliaments at the Table, where His Royal Highness took and subscribed the Oath; after which His Royal Highness was conducted to his Chair on the Right Hand of the Throne, and His Royal Highness being covered as usual, the Ceremony was concluded, and His Royal Highness received the Congratulations of the Lord Chancellor.

(The Knights of Orders were their Collars.)