Here is the form of the order for general mourning to be worn on the occasion of the death of the Prince Consort:
_Deputy Earl Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for His late Royal Highness the Prince Consort._
In pursuance of Her Majesty's commands, this is to give public notice that, upon the melancholy occasion of the death of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort, it is expected that all persons do forthwith put themselves into decent mourning.
The order to the army is published from the War Office:
_Orders for the Mourning of the Army for His late Royal Highness the Prince Consort._
The General commanding-in-chief has received Her Majesty's commands to direct, on the present melancholy occasion of the death of H.R.H. the Prince Consort, that the officers of the army be required to wear, when in uniform, black crape over the ornamental part of the cap or hat, over the sword-knot, and on the left arm;--with black gloves, and a black crape scarf over the sash. The drums are to be covered with black, and black crape is to hang from the head of the colour-staff of the infantry, and from the standard-staff of cavalry. When officers appear at Court in uniform, they are to wear black crape over the ornamental part of the cap or hat, over the sword-knot, and on the left arm;--with black gloves and a black crape scarf.
A like order was issued by the Admiralty, addressed to the officers and men of the Royal Navy.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, December 16, 1861.
_Orders for the Court to go into Mourning for His late Royal Highness the Prince Consort._
The LADIES attending Court to wear black woollen Stuffs, trimmed with Crape, plain Linen, black Shoes and Gloves, and Crape Fans.
The GENTLEMEN attending Court to wear black Cloth, plain Linen, Crape Hatbands, and black Swords and Buckles.
The Mourning to commence from the date of this Order.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, December 31, 1861.
_Orders for the Court's change of Mourning, on Monday, the 27th January next, for His late Royal Highness the Prince Consort, viz._:
The LADIES to wear black Silk Dresses, trimmed with Crape, and black Shoes and Gloves, black Fans, Feathers, and Ornaments.
The GENTLEMEN to wear black Court Dress, with black Swords and Buckles, and plain Linen.