Kensington Palace, State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Address:
State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
London
W8 4PX
State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
London
W8 4PX
T: 020 3166 6199
- Paintings 16th-19th C
- Prints and drawings
- Furniture and household objects
- Costume and textiles
- Ceramics and glass
Art Fund Members - free entry and exhibitions
The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, the palace first became a royal residence in 1689 for William and Mary. 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 for Queen Anne; George II's wife, Queen Caroline, another keen gardener, made further improvements.
Today, the palace displays a stunning permanent collection 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.
Facilities:
- Refreshments
- Shop
- Baby Changing Facilities
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