Tot Kim; and Queen took several drives in the neighbourhood
of Windsor on Monday and Toesday. On Wednesday, their Majesties came to town, and were received at St. James's Palace by the Duke of Gloucester and the Princess Sophia. In the afternoon, his Majesty held an investiture of the Order of the Bath, to bestow the vacant ribiords. Admirals Sir John Wells arid Sir Edward Brace, and Generals Lord Edward Somerset and Sir John Taylor, were knighted by his Majesty in due form. Dr. Joseph Allen, Bishop of Bristol, was presented to the King by Lord Melbourne, and Dr. John Dodson by the Lord Chancellor, on being appointed King's Advocate : Dr. Dodson received the honour of knighthood from his Majesty. Sir Herbert Jenner was also presented on his promotion to the offices of Dean of the Arches Court and Judge of the Prerogative Court. The Recorder of London made his report to the King in Council, of the prisoners in Newgate capitally convicted at the last Sessions ; all of whom were respited during his Majesty's pleasure. In the evening, the King and Queen returned to Windsor.
Prince George of Cambridge is at present on a visit at Windsor Castle.
The Duke a Gloucester is residing at Bagsbot.
Some repairs are in progress at Kensington Palace, the roof of which Las been discovered to be in a dangerous state.
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