Kensington Palace
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria, is one of the Royal Residences in London. Visitors can wander the beautiful public gardens or pay their respects at the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. It is now the home of Prince William and Kate.
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Have a casual afternoon tea on site at The Orangery outside in the flower gardens. Often you'll find temporary fashion exhibitions here as well.
Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace, and the funeral cortege of Diana, Princess of Wales departed from here, her former home.
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Kensington Palace (1605) became the favourite royal residence under the joint reign of William and Mary.
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Neither as imposing as Buckingham Palace nor as charming as Hampton Court, Kensington Palace is something of a Royal Family commune.
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Address: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
Phone: +44 333 320 6000
Hours: Open (Closes at 6:00pm)
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Insider Tip
Have a casual afternoon tea on site at The Orangery outside in the flower gardens. Often you'll find temporary fashion exhibitions here as well.
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