Visit the most intimate of all royal palaces and peer into the private homes and life of members of Britain's royal family. Take a tour of the childhood home of Queen Victoria and the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. A royal residence for over 300 years, Kensington Palace has been home to some of the most iconic members of Britain's royal family. It was within the walls of this intimate palace where Queen Victoria was born, while more recently it has been the home of Diana, Princess of Wales. Today, it is the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Inside the State Apartments, adorned with an impressive display of paintings from the Royal Collection, you'll catch a glimpse into the private lives of the British royal family. Victoria: A Royal Childhood Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Victoria’s birth, this permanent exhibition explores how an indulged young princess blossomed into the independent and iconic monarch we remember. The display includes remarkable objects relating to Victoria's early years – including a poignant scrapbook of mementos created by her German governess, Baroness Lehzen, and Victoria's doll house. NEW: Victoria's Childhood Christmas (04 December 2024 - 05 January 2025) Experience the Christmas traditions of Princess Victoria Step into the home of Princess Victoria and experience the magical atmosphere of a Regency Christmas, brought back to life at Kensington Palace. Enter a world of flickering candles, theatrical festivities and Yuletide traditions. Take delight in special displays inspired by the Christmases that unfolded in the life and imagination of the future Queen Victoria. Along the way, you will discover how many of our favourite Christmas traditions can be traced back to Kensington Palace in the 1830s. USUAL OPENING TIMES Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Last admission: 15:00. General admission ticket includes access to all public areas of the palace and gardens including: - Victoria: A Royal Childhood - The Jewel Room - The King's State Apartments - The Queen's State Apartments - The King's Staircase - The King's Gallery See the famous residence of the British royal family at Kensington Palace
