25 JANUARY 1840, Page 7

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Trie Queen held a Court on Monday, at Buckingham Palace, to re- ceive the Address of the House of Commons. Her Majesty was con- ducted to the throne by the Lord Chamberlain ; the Dutchoss of Suther- land and Lady Charlemont being also in attendance. The Speaker, accompanied by about a hundred Members, presented the Address ; to which her Majesty returned a gracious answer.

The unfavourable weather has prevented her Majesty from taking equestrian exercise abroad, but she rides occasionally in a building. attached to the Pimlico Mews.

Her Majesty sees no dinner company at present.