A history of Kensington Palace's development...

1. 
   1689 - 1702
   When William III (1689-1702) and Mary II (1689-94) came to the throne, the sovereign's principal London residence was Whitehall Palace.
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2. 
   1702 - 1714
   Queen Anne (1702-14), undertook relatively few renovations or major building works, but spent considerable time at Kensington Palace.
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3. 
   1714 - 1727
   The King rebuilds Nottingham House and spends lavishly on decoration, employing the little-known William Kent
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4. 
   1727 - 1760
   Unlike his successor, George II (1727-60) made Kensington one of his principal residences. He usually spent between four and six months of the year there.
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5. 
   1760 - 1837
   The future queen is born at Kensington, while her mother’s palace alterations upset William IV
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6. 
   1837 - 1899
   Kensington is saved from near demolition to become a public exhibition space.
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7. 
   1899 - present
   The sometime site of the London Museum is still a home to the royal family.
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