Monday, February 15, 2010

KENSINGTON PALACE

OPENING TIMES

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Shop and Orangery 10:00 - 17:00
Last admission 16:00


Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kesington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Today it's the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester; the Duke and Duchess of Kent; and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Kensington Palace is also used on an unofficial basis by Prince Harry, as well as his cousin Zara Phillips.

It was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales, of Princess Margaret and of Princess Alice.

Kensington Palace holds a wealth of history with many Royals calling it home over the years. It has all the glamour and grandeus you would expect of a palace. The King's Apartment has an amazing collection of old masters including Tintoretto and Van Dyck and the stair case walls are painted with William Kent's life sized portrayal of George I's cout.

The magnificent State apartments are open to the public and include an exhibition of Diana's dresses and Princess Margaret's love of fashion.

Do you know Kensignton Gardens?

Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, is one of the Royal Parks of London, lying immediately to the west of Hyde Park.
The Kensington Gardens are very popular for walking and jogging. The most famous attraction is the Kensignton Palace, the former home of Princess Diana. Other features of the park include a bronze statue of Peter Pan (photo) and the 180ft high Albert Memorial. Another attraction in the park is the Serpentie Gallery, a modern art gallery housed in a former tea pavilion. One of latest features added to the park is the Diana, Princess od Wales Memorial Playground.

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