The Sun.
London, England, 1831-07-18 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Duke and Duchess of CUMBERLAND gave a grand
fete at their new residence at Kew, on Saturday, to their
MAJESTIES. This was the first entertainment on a large
scale given by their Royal Highnesses since their occupa-
tion of the house, which was purchased by his late MA-
JEsTv for a private residence, of Mr. HUNTER ; on the
demise of the late King the house and grounds were pre-
sented to the Duke of CUMBERLAND by his present
MAJESTY. The preparations for the entertainment were
very extensive, the entire suit of rooms had been fitted up
with great taste and elegance ; on the side of the house
facing the Thames a large tent had been constructed on
the lawn, in which dinner was laid for the general com-
pany. Elevated marquees had been erected at different
parts of the pleasure grounds attached to the house, for
the accommodation of the company during the prome•
nodes. The band of the Royal Horse Guards was in
attendance, and were stationed at the entrance to the

mansion.
About four o'clock their MAJESTIES and suite arrived in
four carriages and four from their Palace at Windsor.
The bind of the Royal Horse Guards immediately struck
up " God save the King," and a royal salute was fired from
the city barge. The Duke of CUMBERLAND received the
KING and QUEEN (who were accompanied by the Duchess
of SAXE Weritae) on alighting from their carriage, and
conducted them to the Drawing-rooms, where the company
assembled. The Duchess of KENT, attended by the
Duchess of NORTHUMBERLAND, Lady CATHERINE JEN-
EINSON, and SirJOHN CONROY ; the Landgravine of HESSE
HOMBURG, and the Princess AuGusTa,attended by Baroness
STEIN, Miss WYNYARD, and Sir BENJAMIN STEPHEN-
SON ; the Duchess, Prince GEORGE, and Princess Au.
CUSTA Of CAMBRIDGE, attended by Baroness AHLEFELDT,
and Sir JAMES REY NETT ; the Duke of SUSSEX, the
Duchess of GLOUCESTER, the reigning Duke of SAXE
COBURG, and the Prince of LEINING EN, attended by Count
WlNGeasev ; the Duke of BRAGA NZA, attended by the
Marquis REZENDE, arrived from their respective residences
to meet their AIAJESTIES.
At six o'clock dinner was served to their MAJESTIES
and the members of the Royal Family in the new dining-
room, and the rest of the party in the tent on the lawn.
After dinner their MAJESTIES and the Royal and dis-
tinguished party promenaded through the gardens for
some time. About half-past eight o'clock the KING and
QUEEN, accompanied by the Duchess of Saxe WEI MAR,
and attended by their suite, took their departure on their
return to Windsor.
In the course of the evening dancing was introduced in
the tent, where ‘VEIPPERT'S quadrille band were in attend.
ance.

The Gardens were very brilliantly illuminated during
;he evening.
Among the party were the Russian, Austrian, French,
and Nether/ands Ambassadors, the Spanish, Prussian,
Danish, Swedish, Bavarian, Hanoverian, Neapolitan, Sar-
dinian, and Wurtemberg Ministers, Princess Lmvs•sr, Ma-
dame BERMUDEZ, Baroness BuLow, Baroness CETTO, and
the other Ladies of the Foreign Ministers, the Duke and
Duchess of NORTHUMBERLAND the Duke and Duchess of
BuccLEuctr, the Duke of WELLINGTON, the Duchess de
Dixo, the Duchess Dowager of RUTLAND, the Duchess of
MormtosE, the Duchess of RICHMOND, Count MA.
TousnEvcrz, the Russian Envoy Extraordinary, the Arch-
bishop of CANTERBURY and Mr. HowLEy, the Archbishop
of ARMAGH, Marquis and Marchioness of SALISBURY,
Marchioness of STAFFORD, Marchioness Dowager of
SALISBURY, Marquis and Marchioness of WINCHESTER,
the Marchioness of WESTMEATH, Marquis and Marchioness
of LANSDOWNE, the Marquis of CriaNnos, the Dowager
Marchioness of LANSDOWNE, Marquis of BRISTOL, Mar-
quis of HERTFORD, Marquis GRAHAM, Marquis of Doom),
Earl and Countess ofJERSEY, Earl and Countess of MuN•
.TER, Earl and Countess GOWER, Earl and Countess
BATHURST, Earl and Countess of ALBEMARLE, Earl CLAN-
WILLIAM, Earl and Countess SIIAFTESBURY, Earl of
WESTMORLAND, Countess of Essrx, Earl and Countess
of CHESTERFIELD, Earl of SANDWICH, Countess of MANS-
FIELD, Earl COWPER, Earl and Countess of MOUNT Enc E-
CU:MBE, -Viscount STRANGFORD, ViSCOLDH;SIDMOUTII, Vis-
count VALLETORT, Lord and Lady TULLAMORE, Lord
and Lady FREDERICK FITZCLARENCE, Lady FA NE, Lady
FALMOUTH, Sir Jolt N, Lady, and Miss CONROY, Lady
MARY Fox, Lord ADOLPHUS FITZCLARENCE, Count
DONHOFF, Miss ADDINGTON, &C.
The reigning Duke of SAxE COBURG-GOTHA and the
Prince of LEININGEN, attended by two aides-de-camp of
the Duke's, and their suites, embarked at the Tower yes-
terday morning, on board the steam packet for Rotterdam.
Prince LEoroLn, attended by Sir HENRY SETON, left
town at seven o'clock on Saturday morning for awer, on
his way to Brussels. The deputation from the Congress
at Brussels left town about half an hour before the Prince.
The Duchess of CAMBRIDGE honoured the performance
of Madame PASTA in Anna Boleyn, at the Italian Opera
House, on Saturday evening, with her presence.
The Duchess of KENT and the Princess VICTORIA, with
their Royal Highnesses' Household, attended divine ser-
vice in the chapel at Kensington Palace yesterday morn-
ing. The service was performed by the Bishop of Lox-
Dori, assisted by Dr. WETHERALL.
A Cabinet Council was held yesterday afternoon at the
Foreign Office, which was attended by the LORD CHAN-
CELLOR, the Marquis of LANSDOWNE, Earl GREY, Lord
Durmast, Viscount MELBOURNE, Viscount Goontactr,
Viscount PA LMERSTON, the Earl of CARLISLE, Viscount
ALTHORP, the Right Hon. CHARLES GRANT, Sir JAMES
Gaarrast, Lord HOLLAND, Lord JOHN RUSSELL, the
Duke of RICHMOND, and Mr. STANLEY.
The Ministers remained in deliberation about three
hours. After the conclusion of the Council, the Spanish
Mini,ter had an interview with Viscount PALM ERSTON at
the Foreign Office.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER entertained a
Party of Members of the House of Commons at dinner on
Saturday evening, at his residence in Downing-street.
Among those present were Lord BRABAZON, Lord KIL -
LEEN, Sir JOHN BURKE, Sir FRANCIS VINCENT, Sir R.
FERO USSON, Colonel O'GRADY, Captain BOUVERIE, Messrs.
D. BROWN, JOHN FITZGERALD, GRATTAN, JEPIISON, H.
LAMBERT, J. LAMBERT, ALEXANDER DAWSON, RUTII YEN,
EDWARD BLUNT, WALKER, R. H. GURNEY, F. BUXTON,
and D. FA RRELL.