be court.

Tin great ceremony, for which long preparation has been made, was duly performed on Thesday ; and the Prince of Wales, destined, if he live, to be one day Kid-' . of England, is named "Albert Edward." No adverse event ocourrolt: the Royal and other visiters all arrived at their appointed time; and more than were expected Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg landed at Woolwich on Sunday, accompanied by Prince Augustus and Prince Leopold. At an early hour on Tuesday morning, the movement of troops in the town of Windsor, and the stationing of strong bodies of police at the gates of the Castle and in its neighbourhood, announced the commence- ment of the day's proceedings. At ten o'clock the carriages of invited guests, such as had not already taken up their abode in the Castle, began to arrive. About four hundred Eton boys were allowed to place themselves in the Castle-yard, and some ascended to the top of the Round Tower. Spectators also mustered in the Lower Ward ; but they did not at any time exceed a thousand. The day seems to have been signalized by the total absence of political feeling : not a single mark of applause or dislike was uttered on the approach of any of the distinguished visiters. A little before eleven o'clock, the Seventy-second Highlanders and the Royal Horse Guards (Blue) took their station in the Grand Quad- rangle, where the Royal carriages also assembled to take up their illus- trious freight. At about half-past twelve, the state carriages began to move off in line. In the third was the infant Prince ; who was exhibited at the carriage-windows as he passed along. In the fifth carriage were the Queen and Prince Albert, and in the eighth and last was the King of Prussia. As they approached Wolsey's Hall, where those who took part in the religious ceremony, either as actors or spectators, assembled, the first hearty cheer was drawn from the bystanders by the sight of the little Prince : his parents were vociferously cheered, and the King of Prussia was welcomed by load shouts. Having entered the hall, the procession formed to enter the chapel ; the magnificent appear- ance of which is thus described-

" The decorations in the interior of the choir were chaste and simple, yet beautiful and effective in the extreme. The whole of the rich and elaborate carved work and delicate tracery of the altar-screen, the lofty stalls, and organ- gallery, bad been renovated and repolished. The windows also had been tho- roughly cleaned ; and when the sun shone upon them, as it did during the greater portion of the service, new brilliancy was imparted to their dazzling emblazonry. The floor was covered with a purple carpet manufactured for the occasion' ornamented with the star of the Order of the Garter and the cross or shield of St. George. A platform having been erected extending from the nearest stalls to the railings of the altar, and on a level with the floor of the communion-table, it was carpeted, as were also the aisles, in a similar style. On the haut pas were placed, seinicircularly, on the north and south sides of the altar, six chairs of state, richly carved and gilt, covered with superb purple silk velvet, and embossed on the back and seat with the star of the Order of the Garter. A fald or footstool, in scarlet, was placed before each chair of state ; and in the middle of the platform, in front of the altar, stood the bap- tismal font, on an ottoman covered with purple velvet, with a deep bullion fringe around the bottom. This magnificent piece of plate consists properly of four parts—a golden salver, on which rest a pedestal and bowl used at the christening of Charles the Second, regilt and ornamented by Store and Mor- timer for this occasion. From this bowl rises a second golden pedestal sur- mounted by cherubim, bearing the richly-chased and costly gold font in which the Princess Royal was baptized. The communion-table displayed the whole service of the Chapel Royal, St. James's, as well as that of St. George's; com- prising, among other articles of costliness and splendour, six salvers, three of gigantic dimensions, eight large tankards and flagons, two cups, and ten smaller vessels of gold, or silver gilt. The banners of the Knights Companions of the Garter, suspended above the sword, scarf, and arms of each, also served to heighten the gayety and animation of the scene; and when the Knights them- selves took their stalls habited in the full costume of the order—when the Mi- nisters of State and the Ambassadors had taken their seats—when the King of Prussia and his suite, and the Queen, Prince Albert, and their at Aulants appeared on the platform—it may well be supposed that the whole presented a most magnificent and animating spectacle."

The first of the high personages who began to pour into this brilliant place was the Lord Chancellor. He was immediately followed by Lord Lowther, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Marquis of Anglesey, the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Wellington, the Earl of Haddington, Lord Wharncliffe, the Duke of Buccleuch, Earl Howe, the Duke of Buckingham, the Duke of Rutland, Sir Robert Peel, Count St. Aulaire, Chevalier Bunsen, Mr. Goulburn, Lord Fitzgerald, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Duke of Sutherland, the Earl of Cardigan the Earl of Ripon, the Earl of Aberdeen, the Duke of Newcastle, Lord Stanley, Sir James Graham Sir Henry Hardinge, Lord Denman, the Earl of Lincoln, Lord Willoughby D'Eresby, the Duke of Hamilton, Sir Willoughby Gordon Sir John Macdonald, Sir George Quentin, Si; W. Martins, Mr. Pemberton as Attorney-General of the Dutchy, the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, Sir J. Hensler, &c.

The Ministers of State were all in the Windsor uniform. Among the few ladies present in the choir, were the Dutchess of Sutherland, wearing a tiara of brilliants, the Dutchess of Hamilton, the Dutchess of Buccleuch, and Mrs. Harcourt of St. Leonard's Hill.

The Archbishop of Canterbury shortly afterwards entered the plat- form by the north aisle door leading to the altar, and stood before the font. He was joined by the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of London and Norwich. The Bishops of Winchester and Oxford, as Prelate and Chancellor of the Order of the Garter, stood, the one on the south the other on the north side of the altar.

Sir William Newton and Mr. Baxter were stationed to take sketches for pictures of the scene.

At a quarter to one, the procession entered in this order ; the band playing the march in Handel's Joseph— The King of Prussia, preceded by the Vice-Chamberlain the Treasurer, and Comptroller, and followed by the Equerry in Waiting and his Majesty's own attendants in their usual order, with the other sponsors, entered the choir at the door on the south side, and took their places on the haut pas opposite to the Queen, on the south side of the altar. The King of Prussia. Her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Kent, proxy for her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Saite•Coburg. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge. Her Royal Highness the Dutehess of Cambridge, proxy for her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Saxe-Gotha. Her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta of Cambridge, proxy fur her Royal Highness the Princess Sophia. His Serene Highness Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg.

The Queen and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and other Royal per- sonages not being sponsors, with their respective attendants, in the following order, proceeded from the Chapter-room, and entered the choir at the door on the north side, and took their places on the haut pas on the north side of the altar-

The Senior Gentleman Usher Quarterly Waiter. Gentleman Usher to the Sword of State. Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Garter King of Arms.

Groom in Waiting on Groom of the Stole to Groom in Waiting on H. R. H. Prince Albert, IL It. H. Prince Albert. the Queen.

Sergeant it-Arms. The Sword of State Sergeant-at-Arms.

The Lord Steward. borne by The Lord Chamberlain. The :Duke of Wellington, K.G.

Lord in Waiting on H. R. H. The QUEEN Lord in Waiting on the

Prince Albert. and H. R. H. Prince ALBERT. Queen.

Sergeant-at-Arms. Sergeant-at-Arms. Master of the Horse. Mistress of the Robes. Lady of the Bedchamber. Two Maids of Honour. Bedchamber Woman.

The King of Prussia was dressed in a Field-Marshal's uniform ; the Queen in the robes of the Sovereign of the Order of the Garter, with a circlet, ear-rings, and necklace of costly diamonds; and Prince Albert also wore the costume of the Order. The Dutchess of Kent took her seat on the Queen's right hand ; on her- left sat Prince Albert, the Duke of Sussex, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Ferdinand and Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg. The Duke of Wellington stood be- hind the Queen's chair supporting the Sword of State ; and upon more than one occasion during the ceremony he was observed, "notwith- standing the considerable weight he supported, taking obvious pleasure in adjusting the train of her Majesty's robe, which, placed over the back of her chair, was liable to become entangled when the Queen had risen from her devotion."

The congregation having taken their places, the Lord Chamberlain, accompanied by the Groom of the Stole to Prince Albert, proceeded to the Chapter-room, and "conducted" the infant Prince of Wales into the Chapel, attended by the Lord and Groom in Waiting ; and the usual baptismal service began. The King of Prussia gave the responses for the infant. The responses over, the Dutchess of Buccleuch brought forward the infant, and placed him in the arms of the Archbishop of Canterbury; who, addressing the Royal Godfather, said, " Name this child.

The King of Prussia immediately, in a peculiarly distinct and audible tone of voice, said, "Albert Edward."

The Archbishop then said, "I baptize thee, Albert Edward, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."

The baptismal service being finished, the Prince of Wales, "who appeared to be a remarkably fine boy, and behaved with most princely decorum," says the Times, was carried into the Chapter-room by the Dutchess of Buceleuch, the Lord Chamberlain going before with his wand of office. The Hallelujah Chorus was then chained by the fall choir ; and the Royal procession departed in the same order in which it had entered the choir. From Wolsey's Hall the state-carriages returned in order the reverse of that in which they came ; departing amid military honours and the cheers of the spectators.

On the return to the Castle, a chapter of the Order of the Garter was held in the Throne-room which was splendidly fitted up for the occa- sion; the Knights and Officers of the order assembling in their robes. William Frederick, King of Prussia, was elected a Knight of the Order. The King was then introduced by Prince Albert and the Duke of Sussex, preceded by the Deputy Garter bearing the ensigns of the Order, and the Ushers of the Black Rod, and followed by the noblemen and gentlemen of the King's suite. The Queen and Knights received the Kkng standing ; and he was seated in a chair of state, exactly like the Queen's, at her right hand. The garter was then buckled on ; the Queen, assisted by Prince Albert and the Duke of Sussex, passed the riband and George over the King's left shoulder ; the Queen gave him the accolade ; and he received the congratulations of the Knights Com- panions present.

After the investiture, a dejeuner was served to the noble and gentle visiters, in the Queen's Presence-chamber ; the Queen and Prince Albert and the Royal visitors passing to the White Breakfast-room, and all the ladies to the Oak Room.

A splendid banquet was given by the Queen, in the evening, in St. George's Hall ; which was gorgeously decorated for the occasion-

" A new carpet was laid down, and Gothic screens erected in front of the galleries at each end. All the treasures of the British Crown suited to the occasion were displayed on the screens : they were lied with crimson, and displayed numberless specimens of plate, jewelled cups, vases, shields, salvers, cups, and tankards of every variety and of every form ; the whole brilliantly, illuminated with wax lights in silver gilt sconces and candelabra. The chief table occupied the whole length of the room between the two screens, and was about one hundred and seventy feet in length. Without being at all crowded, it displayed a profusion of vases, epergnes, candelabra, and centre- pieces, together with beautiful specimens of fine art in the precious metals, from the designs of Chantrey. The epergnes were filled with artificial flowers. The wine-coolers were copies of the Warwick vase and others of equal beauty. The whole of the pieces of plate on the table were silver gilt ; some in dead gold, some burnished, and some varied. Smaller tables were ranged down each side of the hall."

The plate which oppressed the screens and tables, says one enthusi- astic describer, "would really fill some wagons." One of the most magnificent among the treasures was a peacock, the plumage of which is imitated in precious atones: it is valued at 30,0001. The whole is valued at 1,500,000/. or 2,000,000/.

The following is the official list, in a compressed form, of the guests invited : the only change to make it a list of those present, is to omit Prince Esterhazy, and also Lord Melbourne, who was kept away by a fit of the gout— Royal Personages—The Queen; Prince Albert. E.G.;the King of Prussia ; the Duke of Sussex. E.G.; the Dutchess of Kent; the Duke of Cambridge, K.G. ; the Dutchess of Cambridge; Prince George of Cambridge, E.G.; Princess Augusta of Cambridge ; Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg; Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg; Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg; Prince Edward or Saxe Weimar. The Royal Household—The Mistress of the Robes, the Dutchess of Bueclench; Lady in Waiting, the Dowager Lady Lyttelton; Maids of Honour in Waiting, the Hon. Miss Paget, the Hon. Miss Liddell; Woman of the Bedchamber, the Hon. Mrs. Brand; Batoness Lament the Lord Steward, the Earl of Liverpool; the Lord Chamberlain, Earl Delaware; the Master of the Horse. the Earl of Jersey, 0.C.H.•' the Vice-Cham- berlain. Lord Ernest Bruce; the Master of the Buckhounds. the Earl of Rosalyn; the Privy Purse, Major-General Sir Henry Wheatley, 0.0 H.; the Captain of the Geode- men at-Arms, Lord Forester; the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, the Earl of Beverley; the Lord in Waiting. Marquis or Ormonde; the Groom in Waiting, Colonel Nelson lload; the Clerk Marshal. Lord Charles Wellesley, (Equerry in Waiting) ; the Treasurer of the Household, Earl Jermyu; the Comptroller (tithe Household, Colonel Right Hon. George Dawson Darner; the Master of the Household, Hon. Charles Au. gustus Murray; the Master of the Ceremonies, Sir Robert Chester; Page., of Honour Charles Thomas Wemyss, Esq., Henry tt 'Main Johu Ityng. Esq.• the Groom of the. Robes, Captain Francis Hugh Seymonr; First Gentlemen Usher of.the Sword of State Sir William Martins; Second. the Senior Gentlemen Usher Quarterly Waiter, Hon: Heneage Legge ; Sir George Qnentin. Prince Albert's Household—The Groom of the Stole. Marquis of Exeter. K.G.; the Lord in Wailing, Admiral Lord C lathe; theTreasurer. Mr. George Edward Amon' Clerk Marshal. Major-General Wemyss; the Groom in Waiting, Captain Francis Seymour; the Equerry hi Waiting. Lieutenant-C.01mM Bouverie ; Dr. Prretorius. he King of Prussia's Attendants—M. 1e General Natzmer ; Baron son Humboldt; Coma de Stolberg; M. is General de Neumann; M. Miller; M. de Meyerinck; M. de Beauchitech; the Earl of Hardwicke; Colonel Arbuthnot; Captain Meynell. Persons in Waiting on other Royal Miters-0e the Duke of Sussex—Sir Archibald Macdonald, Sir William Heury Dillon. On the Dutchess of Kent Lady Fanny Howard, t,'ir George Cooper, Bad., C.B. On the Duke of Cambridge —Lieutenant- Colonel Jones. On the Dutchess of Cambridge—Lady Augusta Somerset Ambassadors and Foreign Ministers—The Austrian, Prince Esterhasy ; the French, Count St. Aulaire; the Prussian, the Chevalier Bunsen; the Belgian. M. Van de Weyer ; the Hanoverian, Count Kielinansegge; the Saxon, Baron Gersdurff; the Poi. toques°, the Barrie de Moncorvo.

The Church Digititriries—Arehbishops Canterbury, York. Bishops London. Win. cheater. Norwich, Oxford. The Dean of Windsor. The Provost of Eton.

The Cabinet —Lord Vi'harncliffe, Lord Lyndhurst, the Duke of Wellington, K.O.. the Duke of Buckingham, G.C.H., Sir Robert Peel. the Earl of Haddington, Sir James Graham. the Earl of Aberdeen, K.T., Lord Stanley. Lord Fitzgerald and Vesey, the Earl of Ripen, Mr. Goulbuth, Sir Healey Hardinge, G.C.B.• Sir Edward Knatchbull. Knights of the Garter—The Duke of Rutland, the Earl of Lousrlale, the Marquis of Wellesley, the Duke of Newcastle, the Marquis of Anglesey. the Duke of Northumber- land, the Doke of Dorset, the Duke of Devuushire, the Dukeof Richmond, Earl Grey, the Duke Of Grafton. the Duke of Bucclench, the Duke of Hamilton' the Marquis of Lansdowue, the Earl of Carlisle, the Duke of Somerset. the Earl of Derby, the Duke of Sutherland.

Official Invitations—The Earl Marshal, -the Duke of Norfolk. E.G.; the Lord Great Chamberlain. Lord Willoughby d'Eresby; the General Commanding. in-Chief. Lord

Hill, G.C.B ; the Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster. Lord Granville Somerset ;

the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, Lord Denman; the Master- General of the Ordnance, Right Honourable Sir George Murray. ; the Gold Stick in Waiting. Viscount'Combermere, G.C.B.; the Adjutant General of the Forces, Sir John Macdonald, K.C.B.; the Silver Stick in Waiting, Lieutenant-Colonel Hall; the Postmaster-General, Viscouut Lowther; the Field Officer in Brigade Waiting; the Lieutenant-Colonel in command of the Royal Horse Guards, Colonel Richardson; the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Sir Augustus Clifford The Dutch,y of Cornwall The Lord Warden of the Stannaries. the Marquis of Hert- ford, KG ; the Surveyor-General, Lord de l'Isle, G.C.H.; the Attorney-General, Mr. Pemberton. Q.C.

General Invitations—The Dutchess of Northumberland, the Dutchess of Sutherland, the Marchioness of Lansdowne, Lady Isabella Wemyss. the Earl of Lincoln. Earl. Howe. G.C.H.. the Earl of Cardigan. Viscount Melbourne. the Speaker of the HERM

of Commons, (the Right Hin.oumble Shaw Lefevre.) Baron Stockmar. the Lord Mayor, the First Sheriff, (Magnay,) the Second Sheriff, (Rogeis.) the Houourable Mrs. Anson,

the Homumble Mrs. Arbuthnot, Sir Willoughby Gordon. G.C.B.. Mrs. Bouverie. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt. Dr. Grimm. (of the King of Prussia's suite.) the Reverend Mr. Abekin, (of the King of Prussia's suite,) Le Capitaine Comte de Dag,enfeld Schim- berg, Le Capitaiue de Zaitseli, Mr. Glover.

About half-past seven o'clock, the Queen, preceded by the Lord Steward and the Lord Chamberlain, entered the banqueting-hall, leaning on the elan of the King of Prussia, followed by Prince Albert and the Dutchess of Kent. The Queen was dressed in plain white satin having a robe of a very thin texture over it ; a plain white wreath round her head, and bandeau of diamonds across her forehead. The King of Prussia wore the same military uniform he wore at the Chapel—red, with black velvet facings, and silver epaulets ; but he was now decorated with the riband, star, and jewel of the Order of the Garter, with which he had been in- vested in the morning ; the garter itself the King wore round the knee. The Queen took her station in the middle of the table, with her back to the fire-place, protected by a low screen, havin&the King of Prussia on her right hand. Prince Albert conducted the Dutchess of Kent round the table, and took his place directly opposite to the Queen ; the Dutch- ess of Kent being opposite the King of Prussia. The Duke of Sussex led the Dutchess of Cambridge ; the Duke sitting on the left of the Queen, and the Dutchess of Cambridge next the King of Prussia. The Duke of Cambridge sat near Prince Albert. The Duke of Sussex was dressed in the uniform of the Captain-General of the Artillery Com- pany, with military boots. Prince Albert and the Duke of Cam- bridge each wore a Field-Marshal's uniform, with military boots ; and both the Royal Dukes and Prince Albert were decorated with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg, the Princess Augusta of Cambridge, and the young Princes of Saxe- Coburg, were arranged near to the centre of the table ; then came the Cabinet Ministers; the remainder of the company filling up each end.

About fifty footmen in state liveries, and thirty pages, attended upon the guests. The Yeomen Guard were on duty at the doors.

At a quarter before nine, dinner was over, and a fine dessert was placed upon the table; which suddenly gave birth to a gay parterre— the profusion of flowers with which the fruits and confectionery were decorated. Toasts were then given by the Lord Steward—"His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales," "The King of Prussia," "Her Majesty the Queen," "His Royal Highness Prince Albert"; music fillinc up the intervals. At a quarter before ten, the Queen rose, and, waiting for the ladies to gather round her, retired to the grand Reception-room. Prince Albert took the chair which the Queen had vacated, between the King of Prussia and the Duke of Sussex ; and the wine circulated freely for a short period. The King of Prussia, the Princes, the Ambassadors, and other guests, then joined the Queen, and the banquet terminated. Leaning on the arm of the King of Prussia, the Queen repaired to the Waterloo Gallery, where the company were entertained with a musical performance. At eleven, the Queen, bowing to the guests, retired, again leaning on the arm of the King of Prussia. [During the day, especially towards evening, a very general holyday was observed in London ; and rejoicings were general in the provinces. Offices and places of public business in the Metropolis were mostly closed. Several of the Companies and corporate bodies celebrated the day with feasting. At night, the Theatres, Clubhouses Royal trades- people, and many private persons, illuminated. Some Of the illumina- tions were very splendid; but there was little novelty of design, "P. W." being the staple invention for the "pencil of light."] The arrival of the King of Prussia on Saturday was merely announced to the readers of our second edition. From an early hour the town of Greenwich was in a bustle, with the stir among its own people, and the continued influx of strangers to witness the unfrequent spectacle of a foreign king landing on the shores of England. Great numbers pro- cured tickets to the quadrangle of the Hospital ; and seats were pro- vided for visiters in the galleries above the colonnade next the chapel and near the Painted Hall. Numbers also crowded against the barriers

erected on the river terrace ; and there they remained, notwithstanding the sleet and rain. Shortly after twelve, a guard of honour of Royal Ma- rines, and a body of Life Guards for an escort, entered the quadrangle; where the pensioners and Hospital schoolboys were drawn up in their best clothes ; while a detachment of Artillery, with four guns, occupied One Tree Hill in the Park. Shortly after, the Duke of Wellington and

many distinguished persons arrived; and at about half past one Prince Albert drove into the quadrangle. The sound of guns saluting the

King as be passed Woolwich, in the Firebrand Royal steamer, was the

signal of his approach ; and at about half-past two the Firebrand an- chored off the Hospital stairs. The King was standing on the deck, and

be repeatedly bowed to the shouting multitude who greeted him from all quarters. He landed under a salute of twenty-one guns. On the stairs he was received by Prince Albert, who introduced him to Sir Robert Stopford, Governor of the Hospital—the King's host for a short time. The King shook hands cordially with the Duke of Wellington. His manner was frank and goodnatured : in look he is pronounced to bear a considerable resemblance to Daniel O'Connell. Admiral Sir George Cockburn, Admiral Gordon, (the Lieutenant-Governor of the Hospital,) Lord Hill, Sir Henry Hardinge, and Lord Bloomfield, were among the number who received the King on his landing. The party retired for a short time to the Governor's house, where a collation was prepared. The King and Prince Albert walked side by side to the carriage ; and, amid the cheers of the eager crowds, to which the King answered by bowing, they proceeded with the escort to Windsor.

They arrived at about five o'clock. At the grand entrance in tie quadrangle, the King and Prince were received by the Queen, the Dutchess of Kent, the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Sreward,ithe Master of the Horse, and the Lord, Equerry, and Groom in Waiting. Pre- ceded by the Lord Chamberlain with his wand of office, the party entered the Grand Drawing-room. Here the King remained for a few minutes in conversation with the Queen, and then he retired to the apartment provided for him on the north side of the quadrangle, join- .mg the dinner-party in the evening. The King's suite consists of the Count de Stolberg, the Baron de Humboldt, General de Nieumann, General Natsmer, M. Muller, M.

Myermck, and M. de Brantsch. The Earl of Hardwicke, Captain Meynell, and Colonel Arbuthnot, were appointed Lord, Groom, and Equerry in Waiting on the King during his stay.

The illustrious visitor had made his toilette by eight o'clock on Sun- day morning ; and shortly after nine o'clock he was walking with the Queen and Prince Albert on the Terrace. The Royal party attended Divine service in the Palace ; the Bishop of London preaching. Attended by his suite, the King came to town on Monday, taking a special train on the Great Western Railway at Slough. At Paddington, the party entered three of the Queen Dowager's carriages, and drove to Westminster Abbey. After seeing the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall, they went to Buckingham Palace; and thence to

visit the Queen Dowager at Marborough House : there a dejeuner was served to the party. The King then visited the Senior United Service Club ; and returned by a special train to Slough, and so to Windsor.

[The Committee of the United Service had sent a written request to the King that he would become an honorary member of the Club ; and he made the unexpected reply by going in person to be enrolled. About a hundred and fifty members had the opportunity of paying their respects to the new member.] On Tuesday at one o'clock, the King was present while the Duke of Wellington, in the name of Prince Albert, presented new colours to the Seventy-second Regiment of Highlanders, in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle. The King, the Prince, and the Duke then inspected the men.

The Prussian Monarch, with his suite, the Chevalier Bunsen, and the Earl of Aberdeen, drove to Eton College at four o'clock ; where they were received by the Reverend Dr. Hodgson, the Provost, and the Reverend Mr. Green, the Reverend Mr. Dupuis, and the Reverend Mr. Okes, Fellows. The King made a general examination of the College.

On entering the chapel, it is said, he exclaimed, " Oh, that I could have seen the boys here." In the fly-leaf of a valuable German work, presented to the library by Prince Albert, the King inscribed his initials; and his example was followed by Baron de Humboldt, Lord Aberdeen, Sir Robert Peel, and some other distinguished visiters, who had now joined the party. The King returned with a larger escort than when he came, for he was followed all the way to his apartment at the Castle by a crowd of shouting Eton boys.

A Court was held by the King, at Buckingham Palace, on Thursday.

He came to town for the purpose, arriving at twelve o'clock, with his suite. The French Ambassador and all the Foreign Ministers and -Charges d'Affaires attended. At two o'clock. the Corporation of Lon- don, headed by the Lord Mayor, presented a complimentary address.

The King read the following reply-

" Lord Mayor and Gentlemen, I thank you most warmly for the interest you take in my arrival in this country. " I have seized with particular pleasure the opportunity which the kind in- vitation of the Queen has afforded me of showing the high regard and sincere friendship I feel for your justly-beloved Sovereign, and of being one of the sponsors to the Royal infant ; whom I pray God may bless.

"It will he to me a source of high gratification to find that my visit to this country may contribute to increase and perpetuate the friendly relations so

happily existing between the two countries ; relations so important for the maintenance and development of all the blessings of peace, and for the fur- thering of the civilization which is founded upon Christian piety and virtue. "I am glad to have had this opportunity of expressing these my feelings to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the city of London.

After the Court, the King left Buckingham Palace at about three, and went to Hampton Court to see the pictures. By his own desire, M. Gruner, a German artist who is copying the Cartoons, attended to converse with the Monarch on those works. His Majesty returned to dine at Windsor Castle.

Yesterday after a review of Prince Albert's regiment, the Eleventh Hussars, and the Royal Horse Guards, in the Little Park, at which the Prince, the Duke of Wellington, and the Royal visiters at the Castle attended, the King of Prussia came to town with his suite ; went, in three of the Royal carriages, to the Zoological Gardens, where he re- mained some time; and then honoured Sir Robert Peel with a visit at his private residence in Whitehall Place. A party was invited to meet

the King at a dejettner; including Lord Ashburton, Lord Stanley, Lord Eliot, Chevalier Bunsen, Sir Robert Inglis, Sir James Graham, Mr. John Wilson Croker, Sir George Clerk, Sir Thomas Fremantle, Sir Richard Westmacott, Mr. Goulburn, Sir Howard Douglas, Mr. Dawson, Sir George Cockburn, Sir Henry Halford, Dr. Buckland, Sir Martin Archer Shee, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Barry, Mr. Hallam, Mr. Eastlake, Mr. Samuel Rogers, Sir Henry Hardinge, Mr. Hamilton and others. The King next proceeded to the Chapel Royal in Whitehall ; to the Na- tional Gallery, where Sir Martin Shee waited on him ; and returned to Windsor in time for dinner.

The King is to attend Divine service in St. Paul's Cathedral tomorrow, and to lunch with the Duke of Sussex ; to take up his abode at Buck- ingham Palace on Monday, and on the same day to dine with the Duke of Sutherland ; and on Tuesday to dine with the Duke of Wel- lington.

The Royal Society unanimously elected the King a Fellow, on Thursday last week.

The Queen experienced no ill effects from the fatigues of Tuesday. The usual walks with Prince Albert were continued on Wednesday.

It is expected that the Queen will leave Windsor for London on the 2d February, and, after visiting the National Theatres, go to Brighton on the 8th February.

The Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, Princess Augusta, and Prince George, returned from Windsor to Kew on Wednesday. All the guests invited to the state-banquet also left the Castle on Wednesday ; except Sir Robert Peel, the Duke of Wellington, Lord Aberdeen, the Marquis of Exeter, and the Earl of Liverpool, who joined the dinner circle in the evening. The Queen Dowager has by no means found her health become worse since her return to Marlborough House on Friday.

Thursday was the birthday of the Duke of Sussex, who completed his sixty-ninth year. The bells of Kensington rang in the day ; and a few illuminations marked the loyalty of the suburban tradespeople. The Duke received congratulatory visits from the Dutchers of Glouces- ter and the Duke of Cambridge. In the afternoon he visited the Queen Dowager.