History in Focus
Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.
Daily Talk Times
11:30 & 13:30 in the King’s or Queen’s State Apartments
12:30 & 14:30 at Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Talks take place in different spaces each day. Look out for the signs in the rooms on your visit today.
Ask a member of staff on-site for full details.
When
Wednesday - Sunday
15 minutesWhere
King's or Queen's State Apartments and Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Ticketing information
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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The Queen’s State Apartments
Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.
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- In line with palace opening hours
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The King's State Apartments
Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.
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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.
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- In line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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William III and Mary II
England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence
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William Kent
Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings
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