"May THE Divine favour of Providence watch over my People and assist me in my utmost endeavour to promote their happiness and prosperity.
"To all present, Feudatories and Subjects, I tender our loving greeting."
His Majesty's address was received with enthusiastic cheers from the vast assemblage.
The Governor-General. High Officials and Ruling Chiefs next advanced to the Thrones and did homage in the following order : —
His Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad.
His Highness the Gaekwar of Baroda.
His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore.
His Highness the Maharaja of Kashmir.
His Highness the Maharaja of Jaipur.
His Highness the Maharaja of Jodhpur.
His Highness the Maharao Raja of Bundi.
His Highness the Maharao of Kotah.
His Highness the Maharaja of Kishengarh.
His Highness the Maharaja of Bharatpur.
His Highness the Maharawal of Jaisalmer.
His Highness the Maharaja of Alwar.
His Highness the Maharaj Rana of Dholpur.
His Highness the Maharajadhiraja of Sirohi.
His Highness the Maharawal of Dungarpur.
His Highness the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar.
His Highness the Maharaja of Indore.
Her Highness the Begum of Bhopal.
His Highness the Maharaja of Rewah.
His Highness the Maharaja of Orchha.
His Highness the Raja of Dhar.
His Highness the Raja of Dewas (Senior Branch).
His Highness the Raja-of Dewas (Junior Branch).
His Highness the Maharaja of Samthar.
