King's College
an institution adjoining Somerset House, in London, founded by royal charter in 1829, and confirmed by act of Parliament in 1882.
The college being strictly in connection with the Church of England, divinity lectures are a regular part of its routine.
The usual university education for young men is provided in theology, literature (ancient and mo modern), science, science, engineering and applied science, and medicine. It has also a school of fine art, and a department for the preparation of candidates for the civil service. KING'S (or QUEEN'S) COUNSEL, certain barristers at law, in England and Ireland, who have been appointed by letters-patent. The office is entirely honorary, but it gives a right of preaudience in all the courts, according to the date of appointment. The appointment practically belongs to the Lord Chancellor. In spite of their title they are not prevented from being retained and acting for ordinary clients, except that in defending prisoners and acting in suits against the crown they require a special license from the crown, which is, however, never refused.