A history of Kensington Palace's development...

1. 
   Origins
   William and Mary buy Nottingham House to escape the 'grime' of Whitehall
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2. 
   Queen Anne
   The Queen builds the Orangery and extends the gardens.
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3. 
   George I
   The King rebuilds, spends lavishly and employs the little-known William Kent.
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4. 
   George II
   Kensington falls into disuse as its last reigning monarch mourns his Queen
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5. 
   Princess Victoria
   The future queen is born at Kensington, while her mother’s palace alterations upset William IV.
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6. 
   Queen Victoria
   The Queen saves Kensington's state apartments from near demolition and they become a public exhibition space
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7. 
   Up to the present
   The sometime site of the London Museum is still a home to the royal family.
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8. 
   The future of Kensington Palace
   Find out all about our project to transform Kensington Palace!
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9. 
   Further reading
   Bibliography of Kensington Palace
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