Kensington Palace (London)
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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...
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...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Palace
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Coordinates: 51°30'18"N -0°11'17"E
- Buckingham Palace 3.1 km
- The Tower of London 7.6 km
- Hampton Court Palace 15 km
- Nonsuch Palace 17 km
- Hartlebury Castle 169 km
- Bishopthorpe Palace 276 km
- Curraghmore House 500 km
- Chateau Fontesteau 703 km
- State and Palace of Arbaizenea 922 km
- Freixo's Palace 1319 km
- Kensington Palace Gardens 0.2 km
- The Paddock 0.3 km
- Barkers Building 0.4 km
- Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground 0.5 km
- Kensington Gardens 0.6 km
- Hillgate Village 0.7 km
- The Phillimore Estate 0.8 km
- Kensington 0.8 km
- Notting Hill 1.4 km
- City of Westminster 1.9 km