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Kensington Palace

Royal residence since 1689, former home of Princess Diana. Exhibitions on royal fashion and the Queen Victoria story.

Kensington Palace

About

This "modest" royal palace witnessed 300 years of royal dramas—Victoria's lonely childhood, Diana's transformation from shy teacher to global icon, and now William's family home. Wren's elegant redesign of a Jacobean mansion created intimate spaces where personal struggles played out amid public duties.

Royal Stories

King's State Apartments dazzle with Kent's painted ceilings and Van Dyck portraits. The Cupola Room, where baby Victoria was baptized, showcases Georgian court grandeur. Victoria Revealed uses her journals and sketches to trace isolated princess to formidable queen.

Diana's exhibition sensitively displays iconic dresses—from romantic engagement gown to confident Versace statements. The evolution from kindergarten teacher to humanitarian unfolds through personal objects beyond tabloid myths.

Living Palace

William and family currently reside here—Royal Standard flying confirms presence. The Sunken Garden, redesigned as Diana memorial, draws flower-laying pilgrims. The Orangery serves elegant afternoon tea in Queen Anne perfection.

Book online for discounts. Allow 2 hours. Free garden access includes Diana memorial playground. The palace shop in restored Victorian kitchens offers tasteful royal souvenirs. Combine with Hyde Park or V&A Museum nearby.