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London, England, 1810-01-19 00:00:00

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Yesterday being appointed for keeping the Biirth-
Day of her MAJESTY, who, on the 19th of May last,
tttained the 65th year of her age, it was announced
early in the morning, by a general ringing of hells,
and the flags and standards of the United Kingdom
were displayed from the steeples of the different
churches, the Tower, and other public buildings, and
the ships in the River. The Guards on duty during the
day, wore their new clothing upon the occasion ; the
band wore their state liveries, and attended in the Pa.

lace-yard to play occasionally, and salute any of the
Royal Family who came in state. Previous to the
Guard marching off from the parade in the morning,
they were inspected by the Dukes of Yoax, CAM-
BRIDGE, and GLOUCESTER, the Commanders of the
three regiments of Guards, and Sir Davin DnNtias,
the Commander in Chief. They consisted of the bat-
talion of grenadiers, and the bands belonging to the
three regiments in state liveries ; the 3d regiment's
band was entirely new for the occasion, and extremely
elegant, being scarlet and gold of a modern make, a
present from their Commander, the Duke of GLOU-
CESTER. The addition of the three bands in state li-
veries, was in expectation of the presence of the Pea-
MAN AMBASSADOR ; a regiment of the Life Guards
was also mustered on the parade with their band of
trumpets and a kettle drum. The marching off, of
the Guards was detained till eleven o'clock, waiting
for his Excellency, whose non-attendance was occa-
sioned by indisposition. The bands of the Ist and 2d
Regiments marched with the guard to St. James's
Palace, and the band of the 3d Regiment, with the
guard to the Queen's Palace, where they played God
save the King and several martial pieces. After the
Horse Guards clock struck one, a double Royal sa-
lute was fired by small cannon in St. James's Park,
and the 61 cannon on the Tower Wharf, were dis-
charged.
The houses in St. James's-street were particularly
crowded, in expectation of seeing the PERSIAN Am-
nASSADOIt, but indisposition prevented his Excellency
from going to Court. The same cause also prevented
the Prince of WALES and Princess SOPHIA from being
present.
Soon after nine o'clock, their MAJESTIES, the PRIN-
CESSES, the Dukes of YORK, CLARENCE., CUMBERLAND,
KENT, Sussex, CAMBRIDGE, and GLOUCESTER, and
Princess Clianurrre of Warm, breakfasted together
at the Queen's Palace.
In the course of the morning the Bishops of SALIS-
BURY and BANGOR, and a number of dignified clergy,
paid their respects to their MAJENTIIis on the happy
return of the day.
About half past twelve o'clock, her MAJESTY,
Princesses AUGUSTA, ELIZABETH, MARY, and CHAR-
LOTTE of WALPS, left the Queen's Palace, escorted by
by a party of the Life-Guards, and proceeded to the
apartments of the Duke of CUMBERLAND, in St.
James's Palace, where her MAJESTY dressed. The
Duke of CUMBERLAND received them at his &or,
attended by his upper servants in full dresses, and the
livery servants in state liveries. A sumptuous cold
collation was provided for her MAJESTY and the Prin-
cesses ; after partaking of which, her MAJESTY and
Princesses dressed in their Court dresses.
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY was admitted into
the presence of her MAJESTY at the Duke's apart-
ments, and delivered an address of congratulation up-
on the return of the day.
When her MAJESTY and the Princesses left the
Duke's apartments, they were joined by their state at-
tendants, and proceeded through the gallery to the
Ball-room, and from thence through the Guard-room,
towards the Presence-chamber.
In consequence of this being the first Drawing-room
in the year, pursuant to the Charter granted by Charles
11. for founding a school in Christ's Hospital, in which
forty boys are directed to be constantly educated fot
the sea service, who are to attend at the Palace, with
specimens of their progress in nautical mathematics,
during thelast year, for the inspection of his MAJESTY,
forty boys of the above description attended yesterday
accordingly, in the Presence-chamber, with Mr.
Gwysse, their master, at their head, the youths hold.'
ing in their bands the books and drawings of their exe-
cution, during the last year. The boys were presented
to her MAJESTY and the Peixeesses,by Alderman Sir
JOHN ANnansoN, President of the Institution, and J. I
PALMER, Esq. Treasurer. They were all under se-
venteen years of age. Her MAJESTY and the PRIM-'
CESSES took much notice et the youths as they passed,
and examined their performances. The President
held in his hand a full description of the youths. and
their progress in learning, but which was of course
not delivered. it being directed by the charter to be
delivered to the King of Eugland,who was not present.
Her MAJESTY and the Paoscesses then proceeded
on their way to the Grand Council Chamber, cog•
ducted by the Earl of Nlop..ros:, her Majesty's Lord
Chamberlain, on her right hand, and Colonel Des-
snow on her left, followed by a number of attendants.
The grand Council Chainber was, as usual, not
• opened till the Royal Family had entered, and the
company, who were previously assembled, waited in
•e original Drawing-room. The Logan CHAmBER-
LAIN, with his wand of ()glee, passed between thew,
and formed a line for her MAJESTY and the PRINCESSES
to pass. As they proceeded, her MA.YESTY and the
PRINCESSES conversed very familiarly with several of
the company.
Her MAJESTY'S approach to the Grand Council
Chamber being announced, the centre door was
thrown open ; her MAJESTY entered about ten minutes
past two o'clock, and took her station between the
second and third window, leaning against a marble
slab table ; her train was held up by a lady in wait-
ing, and was placed upon the marble slab by the Earl
of MoRtON. Her MAJESTY, as usual, it being the
celebration of her own birth-day, was dressed very
plain. The Pessersses, as usual, arranged themselves
on her MAJESTY'S left hand, accordingu their ages.
Their attendants stood nearly under the throne. The
Royal Dukes stood near their Royal Sisters.
Her MAJESTY having taken her station to receive
the congratulations of the company and the presenta-
tions, the LORD CHAMBERLAIN waved his wand to Sir
Sir WM. PARSONS, who was attending in an anti-room
' "hind the Throne, with his Majesty's band, to per-
the Nei:v Year's Ode, written by HENRY JAMFS
'sq. the Poet Laureat.
lusic was adapted to it by Sir WILLIAM PAR-
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from going to Court. The same cause
the Prince of WALES and Princess Son
present.
Soon after nine o'clock, their Mims
nEssEs, the Dukes of YORK, CLARENCE,
KENT, SUSSEX, CAMBRIDGE, and GI
Princess CuAwn-Ty. of Warm, break
at the Queen's Palace.
In the course of the morning the Bu
sum, and BANGOR, and a number of d
paid their respects to their MAJESTIN
return of the day.
About half past twelve o'clock,
Princesses AUGUSTA, ELIZABETH, MA
LOTTE of \VALES, left the Queen's Pal:
by a party of the Life-Guards, and p
apartments of the Duke of CUMBI
James's Palace, where her MAJESTY
Duke of CUMBERLAND received the:
attended by his upper servants in full
livery servants ill state liveries. A
collation was provided for her MarEs
cesses ; after partaking of which, he:
• Princesses dressed in their Court dres
• The Archbishop of CANTERBURY W
the presence of her MAJEsry at the
xnents, and delivered an address of cu
on the return of the day.
When her MAJESTY and the Pr
Duke's apartments, they were joined
tendants, and proceeded through tl
Ball-room, and fiom thence through
towards the Presence-chamber.
In consequence of this being the fin
in the year, pursuant to the Charter gi
11. for founding a school in Christ's
forty boys are directed to be constai
the sea service, who are to attend at
• specimens of their progress in nauti
during thelast year, for the inspectior
forty boys of the above description at
accordingly, in the Presence-char
Gwmcc, their master, at their head,
ing in their bands the books and drav
anion, during the last year. The ber
to her MAJESTY and the PRINCESSES,
• JOHN ANDERSON, President of the Ii
PALMER, Esq. Treasurer. They we
venteen years of age. Her MAJES
CESSES took much notice of the yowl
• and examined their performances.
held in his hand a full description of
their progress in learning, but NV hi,
not delivered. it being directe.) by
delivered to the King of Eugland,wh
Her MAJESTY and the PIUNCESSE
an their way to the Grand Counci
ducted by the Earl of McieroN, her
Chamberlain, on her right hand, al
snow on her left, followed by a num'
The grand Council Chainber w
• opened till the Royal Family had
company, who were previously asse
: •e original Drawing-room. The
LAIN, with his wand of otflce, pass.
and formed a line for her MAJESTY as
to pass. As they proceeded, her I
PRINCESSES conversed very familiarl
the company.
Her MAJESTY'S approach to the
Chamber being announced, the
thrown open ; her MAJESTY entered
• past two o'clock, and took her sta
second and third window, leaning
slab table ; her train was held up
ing, and was placed upon the marbl
of MORTON. Her MAJESTY, 45 usi
celebration of her own birth-day,
plain. The Paiscrssrs, as usual, arr
on her MAJESTY'S left hand, accord
Their attendants stood nearly under
Royal Dukes stood near their Roys
Her MAJESTY having taken her
the congratulations of the company
tions, the LORD CHAMBERLAIN wave
Sir WM. PARSONS, who was attendir
hind the Throne, with his Majest
• the New Year's Ode, written
'sq. the Poet Laureat.
link was adapted to it by S
he express cc mmand. of hi