The empress, a Neapolitan princess, is small and slim, and forms a strange contrast when standing beside the athletic figure of her husband.
High mass, which was listened to with great reverence by every one, began immediately after the entrance of the court, and after this was concluded the imperial pair proceeded to their carriage, presenting the crowd, who were waiting in the church, their hands to kiss as they went along.

This mark of distinction was bestowed not only on the officers and officials of superior rank, but on every one who pressed forward to obtain it.
A second, and more brilliant festival occurred on the 19th of October; it was the emperor's birth-day, and was celebrated by high mass in the Imperial Chapel.

This chapel is situated near the Imperial Palace, to which it is connected by means of a covered gallery.

Besides the imperial family, all the general officers, as well as the first officials of the state, were present at the mass, but in full uniform, without the ugly silk cloaks.

Surrounding all was a row of Lancers (the body-guard).