18 MAY 1861, Page 5

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THE Queen held a Privy Council at the White Lodge, Richmond Park, on Monday, when a proclamation enjoining neutrality on her Majesty's subjects during the pending quarrels in America was sanc- tioned. On Thursday her Majesty held is Court at Buckingham Palace. The Persian Ambassador had an audience and took leave. Mr. Dallas presented his letters of recal as Minister from the United States of America, and Mr. Charles Francis Adams presented his cre- dentials as Minister from the same Government.

The Queen has this week visited Frogmore House, Kew Gardens, and Hampton Court. On Wednesday the Prince Consort held a levee at St. James's Palace.