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Visit the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Explore the magnificent state apartments, the Sunken Garden and the new exhibition Untold Lives at Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace. Coordinates: 51°30′19″N 0°11′18″W. Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England.
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Kensington Palace is the former favourite residence of successive sovereigns, including Queen Victoria, and the birthplace of the present Queen. It is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection and open to the public. Learn about its history, architecture and functions as a working Royal residence.
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Nov 27, 2023 · Explore the palace where Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, and William and Kate lived. See the opulent apartments, portraits, jewels, and gardens of the Stuart and Hanover monarchs.
Mar 24, 2024 · Kensington Palace, royal palace in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Its grounds border the extensive Kensington Gardens to the east. The palace was originally built for Sir George Coppin in the 17th century, and it became known as Nottingham House after it was purchased by an earl of Nottingham.
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Kensington Palace is a historic royal residence in London, where the Prince and Princess of Wales live. Learn about its history, its famous residents, its gardens and how to visit it.
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Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the childhood rooms of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace. Book tickets online and enjoy the palace's exhibitions, gardens, café and more.