The meteoric shower of Royal splendours has already begun at
Paris, and it is rumoured that the two monarchical meteors which The meteoric shower of Royal splendours has already begun at Paris, and it is rumoured that the two monarchical meteors which are rarest in these latitudes,—the Sultan and the Czar,—are to dazzle even the cloudy horizon of this remote island. The Sultan's visit to us is indeed determined on ; he is to occupy Buckingham Palace and be entertained by the Prince of Wales,—Her Majesty not feeling equal to the showy ceremonial which will be needful. The Czar, as well as the King of the Belgians, is already in Paris, and the former is to stay there till June 11, when, we suppose, he will flash upon us, if at all. The Emperor of Austria, the King of Prussia, and Victor Emanuel are all of them coming to Paris as well as these two great potentates, to become part of, as well as see, the great Exhibition, —only the King of Portugal among Kings hav- ing expressed no intention of coming. No doubt one of the most acceptable parts of the great show will be these specimens of European Royalty,—especially the Sultan, on account of the absolute novelty of the article. He is to come by way of Malta, whence he will be escorted to France by a combined squadron of French and English vessels.
