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THE King held a Chapter of the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle, on Saturday ; when Prince George of Cambridge was knighted in due form. Prince George of Cumberland was then elected a Knight of the Garter. His Majesty afterwards gave a grand dinner to the Knights and officers of the Order, and a large party in St. George's Hall. On Monday, the King and Queen attended the christening of the infant daughter of Earl and Countess Howe; their Majesties and the Dutchess of Saxe Weimar, standing as sponsors. In the evening, a select party dined with the King and Queen at Lord Howe's. On Wednesday, the King held a Levee at St. James's Palace. After- wards he gave audience to several Cabinet Ministers; and returned to Windsor, attended by Sir Herbert Taylor. Yesterday, being the anniversary of the King's birth-day, a grand dinner was given by his Majesty, in St. George's Hall, to a party of 120 distinguished persons; among whom were Lord Melbourne, Lord Lansdowne, Lord Hill, and several Officers of the Household. There was the usual ringing of bells and firing of cannon at Windsor.
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