Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace was the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. The Royal Family have lived at Kensington Palace for over 300 years sand some members of the Royal family still use Kensington Palace as offices and private apartments today. To see the Palace is to marvel at the grand architecture and the splendour of the period decor in the rooms inside; much of the original Victorian furniture still inhabits the rooms.

The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
A stunning array of garments, dating from present day right back to the 18th century, are all on display. Royal, Court and Ceremonial dress are presented, including many pieces worn by members of the Royal family such as coronation robes, wedding dresses, baby clothes and many others worn on special occasions by princes and princesses.

The Victorian Rooms
These three rooms were rearranged by Queen Mary (wife to George V) in 1932-3 to recreate the appearance of the rooms in Princess Victoria's time. They are furnished with many items that belonged to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

The King's Apartments
A great deal of the original decoration is maintained throughout these rooms today. Paintings, embroideries, sculptures and tapestries adorn the walls, giving each room a unique and spectacular identity. See the William Kent ceiling painting in the King's Drawing Room, the Cupola Room where Queen Victoria was christened and the Mortlake tapestries, by the English tapestry workshop, in the Privy Chamber.

Kensington Palace opening times:

Kensington Palace is open all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

1st March-31st October	1st November- 28th February
10am-6pm	10am-5pm

Last admission is one hour before closing time

Kensington Palace address:
Kensington Palace State Apartments
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
England

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