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The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
Duleep Singh
The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond
Catherine Duleep Singh
The Indian Princess who became a 'guarantor' to Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany, and an icon for LGBTQ+ South Asian women
Sophia Duleep Singh
The Indian Princess who fought for women's rights
A History of Royal Jubilees
A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
A history of royal weddings
From Queen Victoria to the modern royals
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace
Centuries of ghosts and grim tales
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- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Open
- 10:00 - 16:00. Last entry 15:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- Exhibition
- Things to see
The Last Princesses of Punjab
Discover the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh and the women interwoven in her rich and complex heritage.
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Opening 26 March 2026
Members-only preview day: 25 March 2026.
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Things to see
The Glen
Explore this intimate corner of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, which is full of colour and intriguing details.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
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Kings and Queens of England and Britain
See the list of kings and queens who reigned as monarchs of England and Britain from the Normans (1066) through to the Windsors.
Accessibility
We welcome all visitors to Kensington Palace and aim to make your day out successful and enjoyable. We are committed to improving access and facilities for disabled visitors.
A Turkish Bath for Horses at Hampton Court
With eyes on Royal Ascot in June, we wanted to share a lesser-known aspect of Hampton Court’s Equine Past. In the 1860s a Turkish bath was installed at Hampton Court Palace…for the horses! Buildings Curator Alexandra Stevenson explores this curious history.
Famous ghost stories of the Tower of London
Take a walk through the Tower of London’s shadowy corridors, to uncover the chilling tales of its most famous ghosts and paranormal activity.
Victorian plants are brought to Kensington Palace
At Kensington Palace we have selected just a few of our favourite discoveries from the Victorian period to go on display in 2019. Each plant has a story and can be accredited to a plant hunter who explored the world during this fascinating period of horticultural research and discovery.
Queen Victoria's Petticoat: A Rare Survivor from her Early Wardrobe
This magnificent petticoat is a recent acquisition to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection and requires conservation for both storage and display purposes.
Researching and redecorating Queen Victoria's childhood home
On 24th May 1819 at Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria was born. On 24th May 2019, her 200th birthday, the home of her youth will be re-opened to visitors after a major makeover in the form of a new exhibition called ‘Victoria: A Royal Childhood.’
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha: Monarchy's moderniser
On the 200th birthday of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Professor John R Davis argues that Albert's influence helped Queen Victoria rescue the British Monarchy.
The Revealing Tale of Queen Victoria's Early Biography
In 1839, Queen Victoria's engagement to Prince Albert prompted one of the first biographies of the young monarch. But the book's release was a disaster.