Star.
London, England, 1828-11-24 00:00:00

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THE EINb.

WINDSOR, Nov. ft—Divine Service was this mom
Ing-performed at his MAJESTY'S private chapel by the
Res. Mr.SZYMOOR. His MAJESTY'S Suite and House-
Loyd were present.
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His MAJESTY'S carriage was in attendance this after-
noon at the Royal Lodge, about two o'clock, when the
KING lett, accompanied by the Lord Steward, for an
airing in the Great Park. His MAJESTY is expected
during his absence to visit the Castle.
Yesterday afternoon, at two o'clock, his MAJESTY
ar-
tived at the Castle in his close carriage with his usual
attendants, and was met by Mr. WYATYILLE at the
private entrance in the quadrangle. His MAJESTY pro-
ceeded to the east front, and inspected the entire suite
of rooms, after which he visited the Corridor, where
he remained until nearly five o'clock, when he took his
departure for the Royal Lodge, and at seven dined with
his suite.

There are various rumours respecting the day on
which his MASisaty swill take up his residence at the
Castle this week. The rooms are now ready for oecu•
pancy ; and from the preparations making, the day
cannot be very fa. distant.

WINDSOR CASTLE.
THE KING'S PRIVATE APARTMENTS.

The KING'S private entrance opens upon a double
staircase of solid oak, which is covered with deep
scarlet cloth, and is lighted by one brilliant lamp; it
communicates with the winding Corridor, round which
are ranged the Royal Apartments—those of the KING
being on the east side, while the QUIENIS and the Dake
and Duchess of CLARENCE'S occupy the south. With the
coup (cell of the Corridor I was exceedingly struck on
entering. It embraces the eastern and southern side of
the quadrangle, an its walls are adorned with por-
traits of the most celebrated characters in the history
of the country—where the hero and the stattsman, the
living and the dead, find an honoured and appropri-
ate place in the Palace of their Sovereign ; among
them may be enumerated the celebrated Round Table,
the Grand Falco, er, Duke of St. Albans, going
out hawking; busts, by Chantry, of his late Royal High-
ness the Duke of York, Duke of Wellington, &c. The
antique Cabinets here are of the most splendid descrip-
tion, particularly those dented black ebony, formerly
possessed by Wolsey—these rare specimens of art are
set Lff by a magnificent carved and gilded ceiling, in
architectural accordance with the style and majesty of
the building; and when viewed by the aid of numerous
and superb candelabra—two of which are placed at
each of the doors leading to the royal apartments, and
two opposite—produce a magnificent end Almost magic
effect. The bed room is crimson; the drapery of the
bed a rich deep scarlet fluted silk; and she bed itself
the one which was made for his Majesty, when Regent,
by Mr. Morel ; adjoining the bed room is an ante room,
in which are his Majesty's hot and cold baths. The
breakfast room is of rich blue silk, and adjoins the bed
chamber; next to which is the pages room,which is taste.
fully furnished, and fitted up with neat chintz furniture.
The King's private drawing room, if I may so call it,
communicates with the above, and differs very little
from that of any private Nobleman; the prevailing co-
lour is green, the material damask silk, with a yellow
if fringed with gold ; chairs, rose wood, with green
damask silk cushions and back's. From this apartment
you enter the Library,from which commences a scene
of splendour consonant with the dignity and station
of England"' Monarch. The drapery covering the Walls
is a belbeful rich green damask silk, fringed With gold ;
the curtains, of the same material, are tastefully ar-.
ranged round each window, which is filled with superb
plate glass of large din ensions, while the gantlets of the
private doors are fitted up with looking-glass. The
Library communicates with the Drawing Room by two
magnificent folding doors, and these rooms, when viewed
together, appear to vie with each other in grandeur and
richness of effect. The furniture and drapery of the Draw-
ing Room are of a deep coloured scarlet damask silk ;
the beauti ul marble chimney piece and its columns are
chisseled in basso relievo, and have a particularly pleas-
ing effect ; the carved and gilded ceiling are very rich
—I would say, almost too rich:—and from it are
suspended three superb gold chandeliers, presenting one
mass of burnished gold. Each of those chandeliers, it is
said, cost two thousand guineas. In the centre of this
room is a magnificent Gothic bow window, cm-
:banding views of the Park, the village of Datchet,
the Surrey Hills, and toe surrounding ci untry. From
the Drawing Room Ton enter the Dining Room by
two white folding doors, with pannels tastefully orna-
mented with rich gilding, and affording a pleasant re-
lief to the eye from the surrounding brilliant colours.
On entering this room, you are immediately struck with
its magnificent proportions, as compared with those
already enumerated. The drapery and furniture are of
crimson damask silk, fringed with gold, and the ceiling,
although not so richly carved as that of the drawing
room, yet its compartments have perhaps a better ef-
fect, and are more strictly in unison with the style and
character of the building than any of the preceding
apartments. From this room two gland windows corn.
,nand- extensive prospects, the one to the east and north
east ; the north, overlooking Eton College with its
ig Antique Towers," the rich vale of Buckingham, the
adjoining counties, _ and the course of the majestic
Thames rolling its mighty stream at the base of the
Castle—

No seas so rich, so py no banks appear ;
No lake so gentle, and no spring so clear;
Noe Po, to swell the fabling posts' lays,
While lad along the skies his current strays,
As thine which visits Windsor's fam'd abodes,
To grace the Mansion of our earthly gods."

The Private Dining Room leads from the last apart-
ment, and is of an octagon form, situate in the Wyat-
'ifle Tower—so called from its having received the
appellation from his Majesty, in compliment. to the
architect: the drapery and hangings consist of deep
scarlet cloth ; the furniture is composed of polished oak;
the dining table, of A mboyna wood, stands in the centre
of the room ; it is of a circular form and on an entirely
mew principle, so that from the exterior of the circle its
size may be increased or diminished at pleasure ac-
cording to the number of the guests. This room closes',
die suite of his Majesty's apartments.—The Music Room
is of an octagon lorm, and is immediately behind the
drawing roam. It is of ample dimensions, and admir-
ably calculated, from its form and structure, for the
purpose of conveying sound. The carpets throughout
correspond in colour with the hangings and drapery I f
the several apartments to which they belong, and are,
without exception, of the Axminster manufacture.—A
description of the Q.ieei.'a Apartments, and those of
the Thke and Duche.s of Claience, shall be given at a
future opportunity. I cannot help noticing here, boa -
ever, a beautiful Mosaic Table, in the Q,:een's Apart-
ments—the first and only .one, 1 believe, ever made by
an English artist—the King, all along, having ex-
pres,ed a desite to have-ever, thing of putely British
manufacture.