Kensington Palace

The feminine influence of generations of women in the English monarchy has shaped this stylish Palace and elegant gardens. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, the Palace first became a royal residence for William and Mary in 1689. Mary felt 'caged- in' at Whitehall and much preferred her New Kensington home, which was enlarged by Sir Christopher Wren. The famous Orangery was built in 1704 by Queen Anne, and George I's wife, Queen Caroline, another keen gardener, added further improvements. Today, the Palace houses a stunning permanent display of fashionable and formal dresses, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes Queen Victoria's wedding dress and dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

From July 4 there will be an exhibition included with the entrance:
The fashion rules. An elegant new exhibition about the history of the monarchy in the twentieth century with exquisite dresses, some of them rarely seen, of S. M. Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Princess of Wales, Diana. This picturesque lush exhibition will be a nostalgic review of recent decades.

Start or opening time: 10:00h
End or closing time: March - October: 18:00h; November - February: 17:00h.
Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.
Others:Kensington Palace will close completely to the public from 04 January 2012 and re-open on 26 March 2012

Admissions

Meal

Drinks

Assistance or guided tour

Equipment

Optional meal

General Pass