The Express.
London, England, 1847-02-22 00:00:00

for Bonn.

The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the
Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, left Buckingham Palace
in a carriage and four at • quarter past three o'clock on
Saturday afternoon, for Claremont. Their RR. Mil. the
Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena,
with the suite, followed in four carriages and four. Her
Majesty sad her royal consort were conducted to their car-
rage by the Lord Chamberlain the Muter of the Horse,
and Lord George Lennox. Her Majesty and Prince Albert,
the royal children, and the ladies and gentlemen of the
royal household, arrived at Claremont at a quarter before
five o'clock on Saturday afternoon.

The Hon. and Rev. C. L Courtenay arrived at
Claremont on Saturday evening.
Yesterday morning the Queen and Prince Albert
took their usual early walk in Claremont Park. The
royal family took their accustomed airings yesterday fore-
noon. Her Majesty and Prince Albert, and the ladies
and gentlemen of the royal suite, attended divine service
yesterday at Claremont. The Hon. and Rev. C. L. Courts-
' nay officiated.

H. R. H. the Duchess of Kent attended divine
service yesterday in the Chapel Royal, St. James's. The
prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. Diking, the lessons by the
Rev. T. Helmore, and the communion service by the
Bishop of London. The sermon was preached by the Bishop
lof St. Aaaph. The Anthem was, " 0 God thou hest cast us
out." (Purcell.) Sir George Smart presided at the organ.
Lady Fanny Howard was in waiting on the Duchess of Kent;
and among the nobility present were the Marquises of
Anglesey, Northampton, and Salisbury ; Ladies Palmerston
and Charlemout ; Lord. Granville, Leetowel, Canterbury,
Noreen De Manley. and W. Graham.

The Duke of Wellington attended the early service
yesterday M the Chapel Royal, St. James's. The Rae. Dr.
Wesley officiated and preached the sermon.

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Their ItR.HH. the Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge and ILA Serene Highness Prince Frederick of lime
attended divine service yesterday in St. Paul's, Knights-
bridge ; Lady Augusta Cadogan and Baron Knesebeck were
in waiting OD their RR. 1111.
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H. R.H. the Duchess of Kent left town on Satnr-
dity morning for her residence, Frogniore House, Windsor,
H. R. H. returned to Clarence Home, St. James's, in the
afternoon.

Their RR.HH. the -Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge honoured the Italian Opera with their presence on
Saturday evening. Their RR.HH. were accompanied by
His Serene Highness Prince Frederick of Hesse.

A cabinet council was held on Saturday afternoon
at the Foreign-office. The ministers present were Lord
John Russell, the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Lana.
down*, the Earl of Minor, Sir George Grey, Viscount Pal-
xnerston, Rad Grey, the Earl of Auckland, Sir John Hob-
house Lord Campbell, Viscount Morpeth, the Earl of
Clarendon, the Marquis of Clanricarde, the Right Hon. T.
B. Macaulay, and the Right Hou. H. Labouchere. The
Chancellor of the Exchequer was prevented from attending
the council by indisposition. The COW:10a at an hour and a
halt

Count de Bt. Anlaire, the French &alba/m.4or,
transacted Waimea on Saturday at the Foreign-office.

Mr. W. Beresford, M.P., and a deputation from
the Ipswich and Bury Railway Company, had an interview
with the Right Hon. E. Strati on Saturday, at the altos of
the Commissioners of Railways. A deputation from the
National Philanthropic Association had an interview with
Sir George Grey on Saturday at the Home-ono,. Mr.
Hudoon and a deputation had an interview on Saturday with
the Right Hon. E. Strutt. The Governor of the Bank of
England and the Deputy-Governor Lad an interview with
the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Saturday. Mr. John
O'Connell, M.P., Mr. Gregory, M.P., Mr. Hamilton, M.P.,
and a deputation of Irish distillen, had as interview with
Lord John Rummell on Saturday. Sir Alexander Johnston
had an interview with Sir George Grey on Saturday. Mr.
Greene,_ M.P., had an interview on Saturday with the Right
Hon. E. Benin.
Despatches were received on Saturday at the Colo-
nist-ofiles from the governors of the West India colonies.

THE SPEAKER'S LEVEE.—The Right Hon. the
Speakwr of the House of Commons held his first parliamen-
tary 'keret!, this session on Saturday night at his mansion, in
Rem:at-square. The Right Hun. gentleman's official recep-
-1 Von was preceded by a full dress dinner party at which the
following were the guests:—Lord George Bentinck, Lord
John Manners, the Marquis of Chandos, Viscount Berner:,
the Right Hon. C. E. Law, the Right Hon. Fred. Shute, Sir
Wm. Verner, Bart., Sir John Tyrrell, Bart., Col. Sibt;norp,
Major Bereeford, Mr. G. Hanka, Hr. B. Disraeli, Mr. C. N.

Newdegate, Mr. J. Neeld, Mr. F. MIPro, Mr. C. W.
Mr. G. Ntrdson, Mr. A. Leßoy, Mr. Geo. Arkwright,
Dick, Mr. 0. Finch, Mr. R. Christopher. Nr- G. A. Ewa
ton, Mr. Mackinnon, Mr. R. Palmer, Mr. T. Rouldsuerrg_
and Mr. T. W. Ilenlcy, The Duke of Wellington hooeysii
the right hoe. gentleman by his company at the levee, 'ft,
right hon. gentleman's second and last levee is appcnistedge
Saturday next.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne
received at dinner, on Saturday evening, a disci
circle including the Marquis de St. Aulaire, Countirothtor,
the Marchioness of Clanricarde and Lad. Emily de Bern.
the Earl and Countess Granville, Earl and Counters Grey,
the Earl of Minto. Lord de Manley, Lady Malet, Re. Re.
THE LATE DUKE OP NORTHUMBERLAND.--The
mortal remains of the late Duke of Northumberland wen
removed from Alnwick Castle late or Friday evening, mg
arrived at Northumberland House, Charing-eross, on Eatar,
day morning, at half-past 7 o'clock. The funeral has been
appointed to take place on Tuesday next, at one o'clock. Ths
remains will be consigned to the Percy vault, in St. Nicholaa's
Chapel, Westminster Abbey, where lie those of the we
duke's father, and some distinguished members of the Percy
family. The ceremony will be private. The Duke of Nor-
thurnberland, the Duke of Athol, Lord Lovaine, and Earl
Feeds, with others, will follow.—Obserrer.

DiATII OF ADMIRAL SIR WILLOUGHBY THOMAS
LAI e, K.C.B.—This distinguished officer expired at Black-
heath on the 18th instant, aged 74, and after a connexion
with the British navy of nearly 60 years' duration. He was
the second son of Sir James Winter Lake, Bart., by the
daughter of John Crowther, Esq., of Bow. At an early age
he entered the naval service, and after a probationary service
as midshipman was appointed lieutenant November 22,
1790. His further commissions being thus dated: com-
mander, November 22, 1794; post-captain, January 4,
1796; rear-admiral, August 12, 1819; vice-admiral, July
22, 1830; and admiral, Nov. 23, 1841. Sir Willoughby
was captain of the Magnificent, in Sir Home Popham's
squadron, on the north coast of Spain, in 1812; and during
the Peninsular war commanded a division of seamen and
marines landed to co-operate with the Guerillas. In some
skirmishes which 'ensued he was twice wounded. In 1812
he was honourably mentioned for his services in the London
Gazelle. In 1824, during Lord Melville's administration
at the Admiralty, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief on
the North American station, and in that capacity remaine'
until 1824. Sir Willoughby married, in 1795, the daught
of Vice. Admiral John Macbride. He was in the enjoyment
of a pension of 3001. per annum, in addition to half-pay.

PRINCE ALBERT AND TEIE CAMBRIDGE UNlTER-
orry.—Our Cambridge correspondent, dating Saturday
night, writes : "The Vice-Chancellor, who with the Muter
of Jesus, and the Muter of Christ's, presented the requisi-
tion to Prince Albert, soliciting his Royal Highness to become
Chancellor of the University, bu just returned from Lon-
don. His Royal Highness declines to accede to the requisi-
tion. It is rumoured that the Trinity will not allow the
Johnian party to walk over the course, and that they have
another candidate in view."