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Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Kensington Palace: The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardena. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, the palace first became a royal residence for William and Mary in 1689. Mary felt ´shut in´ at Whitehall and much preferred her new Kensington home, which was enlarged by Sir Christopher Wren. The famous Orangery, was built in 1704 by Queen Anne, and George II´s wife, Queen Caroline, another gardener, added further improvements. Today, the palace house a stunning permanent display of fashionable and formal dresses, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes Queen Victoria´s wedding dress and dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
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| Opening Times: | 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Daily 10:00-18:00. 1 Nov to 28 Feb 10:00-17:00. Last admission 1 hour prior to closing. Closed 24-26 Dec. |
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| Admission: | Adult £12.30, Child £6.15, Concession £10.75, Family £34.00. Buy online, skip the queues and receive an instant discount. |
| Location: | Five minutes from High Street Kensington Underground. |
| Facilities: |
Guided Tours,
Limited Disabled Access,
Shop,
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| Events 2008: |
Daily,Until 31 Mar: Diana: A Princess remembered, Princess, mother, fashion icon, humanitarian. Stunning audiovisual echibition 1-23 Feb: Angels in the Architecture present Didi, Queen of Carthage by Christopher Marlowe, Friday- Saturday & Monday to Tuesday œ24 per person, Advance booking necessary 08700 600 100 or visit www.ticketweb.co.uk Daily: Diana: Fashion and Style. One of the largest collections of exquisite dresses that once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. New dresses on display from mid-April. Visit www.hrp.org.uk for an accurate listing of events |