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Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between 1981 and 1997. Relive the moment in the Victorian Rooms when the young Princess Victoria discovered that she was to become Queen. Admire the family portraits and original furnishings adorning the homely Queen's Apartments. Revel in the grandeur of the King's Apartments, saturated with paintings and works of art from the Royal Collection, and find sanctuary in the calming Cupola Room where Princess Victoria was christened. On permanent display inside the palace is the famed Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection bursting at the seams with outfits from the 18th century to the present day including a range of glamorous dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and an array of spectacular and unique evening gowns modelled by Diana, Princess of Wales. Book tickets for Kensington Palace and remember no tour of the palace is complete without taking a turn around the elegant 18th century Orangery and Sunken Garden designed to host elaborate court entertainments during the reign of Queen Anne.
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event > Kids Events
DATES 25th, 26th and 27th May 2013 - 11am-4pm
Explore the palaces where Kings and Queens grew up.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops
DATES Saturday 15th June 2013 - 1pm-4.30pm
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Tuesday 2nd July 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
Michael Pick discusses a major fashion personality and Royal favourite.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Wednesday 10th July 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
Talk by the pink-haired fashion designer.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Art Workshop
DATES Saturday 20th July 2013 - 10.30am-4pm
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Education > Evening Classes
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London > Leisure > Activities
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