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Tut: King and Queen, attended by Sir Benjamin Stephenson and Countess Howe, visited Kew on Monday. The King inspected the state of the improvements now in progress at the Palace, and the adjoining grounds. A dejeuner was served to their AIajestios and a select party ; including the Duke and Dutchess of Cumberland, Earl and Countess Howe, Lord and Lady Errol, Lady Mary Fox, and Sir George Quen- tin. The Royal party returned to Windsor in the evening.
Several of the nobility and persons of distinction had the honour of dining with their Majesties on Tuesday. Among them were the Duke and Dutchess of Argyle, and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stanley, who arrived the same day on a visit at the Castle. On Wednesday, the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury, and Lady Talbot joined the Royal dinner-party.
Windsor terrace was thrown open to visiters by the King's com- mand, on Monday and Tuesday. The answer to very numerous inquiries made at Kensington Palace during the week, respecting the Princess Victoria's health, was that her Royal Highness was very much better. The Duke of Cumberland dined at Chiselhurst with Lord Wynford on Wednesday. The Duke of Gloucester visited Covent Garden Theatre on Wed- nesday evening.
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