Kensington Palace (London)

United Kingdom / England / London
 palace, mansion / manor house / villa, interesting place, Grade I Listed (UK), 17th century construction, tourist attraction, historic house

Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.

The palace is open 7 days a week all year round, except 24 - 26 December and 26 - 30 January.

www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace/
www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/kensingtonpalace/ke...
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Coordinates:   51°30'18"N   -0°11'17"E