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THE Queen went in state on Monday to open the session of Parlia- ment. Four carriages and six, with the chief members of the Royal Household, preceded the state.coach, in which was the Queen herself, with the Dutchess of Sutherland and the Earl of Albemarle. Her Majesty wore a white dress with a deep bullion fringe, a magnificent diadem and ear-rings of diamonds, an ermine cape, and a robe of crim- son velvet and gold. The streets were crowded with spectators, who also thronged the windows and balconies of the houses as the proces- sion passed along. The interest was that of curiosity to see the Queen t there was no enthusiasm, and little cheering. Her Majesty reached the House of Lords about two o'clock. She remained there till nearly three, and returned in the same state to Buckingham Palace.
In the evening, the Queen bad a dinner party, comprising Earl Spencer, the Earl and Countess of Dunham and Miss Lamhton, Earl and Countess of 31tilgrave, Earl of Liverpool and Lady Selina Jen. kineon, and several of the Foreign Ambassadors.
On Tuesday, her Majesty received the Address of the Peers, and on Wednesday the Address of the Commons, in the usual form, seated on the throne, and surrounded by the Cabinet Ministers and members of the Household.
On Thursday maiming, the Queen gave audiences to Lord MO. bourne and Lord Duneannott ; and in the evening went, privately, with the Dutchess of Kent, to the Opera Buffa at the Lyceum Theatre.
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