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 King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689. Mary felt 'caged- in' at Whitehall and much preferred her New Kensington home, which was extended for them 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.

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