17 FEBRUARY 1849, Page 4

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THE Queen and Prince Albert returned to town on Monday; travelling by special train on the Great Western Railway. A Privy Council was held by her Majesty at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Thomas Wyse was sworn of the Council, and took his seat. The Sheriff-lists were pricked. The Marquis of Lans- downe and Lord John Russell had audiences.

In the evening of Monday, the Queen and Prince Albert went to the French Opera; and on Wednesday they honoured the Lyceum with a visit, to see Mr. Planchd's King of the Peacocks. The Duke of Wellington, the Earl of Carlisle, and the Marquis of Breadalbane, have been invited to her Majesty's dinner-circle.

Prince Albert visited the Dutchess of Gloucester, at Gloucester House, on Tuesday; and on Wednesday he Was present at the College of Sur- geons, to hear the Hunted= oration—this year delivered by Mr. Caesar Hawkins.