Star.
London, England, 1829-08-17 00:00:00

THE KING.

There never have been so few parties at the Royal
Cottage as during the present season. With the excep-
tion of Lord and Lady Svit.tvits v ex, Lord and Lady
MOUNT CII A RLES, and Lord and Lady MA KY notion° H,
there has been scarcely a visitor beyond the usual and
unvarying cortege of the Court. Even the Duke of
CIIA RTRES'S visit occasioned few additional invitations.
The life the high attendants upon MAJ EST Y lead here is
sadly dull and monotonous ; they all reside at Cumber-
land Lodge (except Lord and Lady STRATII A EN, and
the Marquis and Marchioness of CON YNG II AM, who
have apartments in the Royal Cottage), where they re-
main upon the qui-vire until two o'clock in the day,
waiting for orders; by which time, if the Royal Com-
mand is not issued for all hands to muster, and either to
enter the open carriages and phaetons to join the pro-
cession, either in a lengthy ride, or to enjoy an aquatic
excursion, each man is master of his time" until the
hour of dinner, when, as a matter of course, he is ex-
pected at the Cottage.
During dinner, which does not, as in the olden time,
continue long, the Royal Host is exceedingly entertain=
ing. He quits the table soon after the Ladies, and the
guests follow shortly. Coffee is then served, and sub-
sequently the company seat themselves before a regular
tea equipage ; a little music from the private band, and
the fine flow of eloquent conversation and anecdote from
the supreme head, generally terminate the pleasures of
the evening. The party separates early, and thus each
day's pastime terminates.
His MAJESTY had for a length of time determined to
lay the first stone of the monument to the memory of
his venerable Father, on the summit of the hill in the
Great Park, on the 12th August; but it was intimated
from authority that the circumstance should not be
published generally till afterwards, to prevent a crowd—
consequently the company present was not numerous.
The dinner given that day at the Cottage was merely to
the members of the Royal Family, the King's Ministers,
the usual appendages to the ("court, and a select few,
including the Duke of DEVONSHIRE, who, for several
years, has been honoured with an invitation on his
MAJESTY'S Birthday. Such of the company as were
not accommodated with apartments at Cumberland

Lodge returned to town early, and the KING him-
self, according to the usual system, retired before twelve.
The Cottage, the Castle, Belvidere, the Chinese Temple
on the margin of Virginia Lake, and the delights of ang-
ling, wholly occupy those hours of Royalty not dedicated
to the business of the State. Until within a few days the
Duke of WELLINGTON had not seen his MAJESTY for
nearly a month; but when they met there was the usual kind
and cordial greeting and familiarity by which their inter-
views have been previously distinguished. Although it
seems to be the wish of a certain party to weaken the in-
fluence of another Minister with his MAJESTY, we are
confident the attempt is ineffectual, forthe attention of the
KING on his natal day to that particular party was pecu-
liarly marked and condescending—so much for rumour.

WINDSOR, Aug. 16.

Yesterday his MAJ EST Y'S visitors, with the exception
of the Doke of DORSI? and General Sir H TAYLOR, took
leave of his Majesty, and departed from the Royal Lodge for
their respective residences. The weather being unfavourable, his
MAMMY was prevented taking his usual drive and visit to Vir-
ginia Water in tie afternoon.
His MAJESTY took an airing yesterday afternoon,
and visited the Princess AUGUSTA and the Duches. of G LOUCESTIA,
at Frogmore Lodge. His Harare also visited the Castle during
his drive.

The Princess AUGUSTA and the Duchess of GLou-
crytassuended divine service at the Parish Church this morning.
The Terrace was well attended this afternoon, to hear
the bands of the Foot Guards and the Royal Rome Guards, from
live o'clock until seven.

COURT CIRCULAR.

The young Queen of PORTUGAL, attended by the
Ladles and Gentlemen in her suite, left her residence at Lalebam
yesterday, and proceeded to the residence of the Duke and Duchess
of Cuasasca in Busby Park, to pays visit to their Royal Highnesses.
The Duke of Sussex was present at the dinner party
given by the Duke and Duchess of Camtamcs, on Thursday, at
their residence in Bushy Park, to celebrate the birth-day of the
Royal Duchess. The tradespeople of their Royal Highnesses dined
together at Hampton and TeiWinston, to commemorate the event.
Both parties were presented with venison for the entertainment by
the Duke of CLAM/Wt.

The Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE came to town
on Saturday morning, from their residence in Bushy Park. The
Princess Son's* visited the Duke and Duchess, and was accom-
panied by the Duchess on her return to her apartments in the
King's Palace, Kensington. The Duke of Cie MINCE left town
about four o'clock, called at the King's Palace, Kensington, for
the Duchess, and then returned to Bushy. In the evening his
Royal Highness presided at the annual dinner given by the Cla-
rence Club, at the I oy, at Hampton Court.
The Duke and Duchess of CUMBERLAND, accom-
panied by Prince Geosac, and attended by the Countess of
Sceuregmaacir and the rest of their suite, arrived in town on Sa-
turday afternoon, from a visit to his MAJIMET, at the Royal Lodge
In Windsor Park. The Duke and Duchess and Prince Gamuts
attended Divine Service yesterday morning in the Royal German
Chapel (the Chapel Royal being at present under repair). The
Service was performed by the Rev. Dr. Korea. In the afternoon
their Royal Highnesses took an siring in an open carriage in the
Regent's Park, and also promenaded in the walks of the enclosure
in St. James's Park. The Duchess paid a visit to the Marchioness
of STAVVORD. The Prussian Minister, the Earl sad Countess
Cowes, and Count Mumma, bad interviews with the Royal
Duchess yesterday, at her residence in the King's Palace, St.
James's.

The Duke of GLOUCESTER arrived in town on Satur-
day, horn Cheltenham'. His Royal Highness honoured the per-
formance of the Sine ff Charity, and other pieces, at the English
Opera House, in the evening. His Royal Highness was, hi the
course of the evening, recognized by the audience, and was loudly •
cheered. " God save the King" was called for, and, after some
delay, was sung by the performers—bliss CAW= singing the solo I
the verse parte were sung by Messrs. Hon and Woos, and Mim",
H. Coma, clammed by the whole of the Dramatis Persona. The
Duke of Graocasna paid a risk yesterday to the Dulles of Cum-
amen, at her residence, St. James's Palace.
The Duke of WELLINGTON arrived in town yesterday
afternoon, from Weimer Castle, Kent. Earl &TIMM. Mr.
Secretary PM, Sir 01011011 alums'.' and the CIiAIICILLOS of the
EXCIIIIQUM bad a conference with his Grace, after his arrival, at
his residence in Downing-street.
Earl BATHURST arrived in town yesterday, from his
seat at Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
The Danish and Sardinian Ministers, and Viscount
Snowman, transacted business on Friday at the Foreign Mice.
The Right Hon. filitainn CANNING transacted business as the
same Oaks on Saturday.

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The remains of the late Jolla REEv Es, Esq. were in-
terred in the Temple Church, this day.
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