Kensington Palace

Reopened in 2012, the magnificent Kensington Palace was the childhood home of Queen Victoria, and now houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to her: 'Victoria Revealed', as well as the splendid King's and Queen's state apartments. 2013 will see the opening of a new exhibition on royal fashion: 'Fashion Rules: Dress from the collections of HM The Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales'

A portrait of young Queen Victoria (Sully)

Press resources

Please find on this page press materials for Kensington Palace including resources relating to the re-opening of the palace following a £12million major project to transform the visitor experience. Highlights include a major new exhibtion 'Victoria Revealed', an exciting new presentation of the magnificent State Apartments, and improved visitor facilities including new public gardens, café, shop, and Clore Learning Centre.

Moonlight and Stars Bright: a night of Vintage Glamour at Kensington Palace

Fashion Rules

Celebrate a magical Christmas at Kensington Palace

Victoria Revealed

Radical transformation of State Apartments by theatre-makers Coney

Diana: Glimpses of a modern princess

New Clore Learning Centre launches

New gardens re-connect palace to the park and restore historic vistas

Jubilee - A view from the crowd (from 24 May 2012)