15 DECEMBER 1855, Page 2

Curt.

Tao QUEEN has retired for a while to her marine retreat in the Isle of Wight. At ten on Monday morning, accompanied by Prince Albert and their children, her Majesty left Windsor Castle, and proceeded by train to Gosport. There she embarked on board the Fairy, and steamed for Osborne. It is stated that the Court will not return to Windsor Castle, for Christmas, until next Saturday.

Sir Colin Campbell arrived at Osborne on Thursday on a visit to her Majesty, and returned to town yesterday.