1 JANUARY 1848, Page 6

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THERE have been no special gayeties at the Castle, and the Queen had a very quiet party to partake the Christmas fare. The Duke de Broglie, the Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn and Lord Palmerston, joined the Royal circle on Monday. The Duke departed the following morning. On Tuesday, the Duke mid Dutchess of Victoria, and Colonel Wylde, arrived on a visit to the Queen; and on Wednesday, all the visitors re- turned to town, except the Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn.

Prince Albert came to town on Thursday, to be present at the perform- ance of the Westminster Play; and returned to Windsor the same night.

Prince George of Cambridge has arrived in town, from Dublin. On Sunday he went to Kew Palace.