Kensington Palace

Discover the home of the young royals

Discover the home of the young royals

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Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms and the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments.

Opening times

Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00

Last admission: 16.30 

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Tickets and prices

Explore the magnificent Kensington Palace safely.

Ticket prices (excl donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £23.00
  • Child: £11.50

Getting here

Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

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Diana, Princess of Wales in her wedding dress

Royal Style in the Making

Until 2 January 2022

This unique temporary exhibition, situated in the newly-conserved historic Orangery, explores the intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client, revealing the process behind the creation of a number of the most important couture commissions in royal history.

On display is the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales, on show for the first time at Kensington Palace in 25 years, in addition to a rare, surviving toile for the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; consort of King George VI. 

 

Detail of the wedding dress bodice of Diana, Princess of Wales

Royal lace: the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales

The ivory taffeta wedding dress designed for Diana, Princess of Wales, remains an iconic garment in royal wedding dress history, with the bodice of the dress featuring a piece of antique Carrick-ma-cross lace that once belonged to Prince Charles’ great-grandmother, Queen Mary.

Explore the palace

Full-length, standing, facing the viewer, head turned half to the right, wearing a white dress with a diaphanous blue wrap, holding a posie of flowers in her right hand; beside a path in a parkland setting, with Kensington Palace in the distance, on the right.
Things to see Highlights

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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The King's State Apartments interior
Highlights Things to see

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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A large four poster bed covered in detailed period fabric, in a bedroom covered in dark green wall decor
Things to see

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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More about Kensington Palace

Photograph of Kensington Palace from the East Front garden with Queen Victoria's statue.

Members go free

Escape to the past whenever you want when you join us today.

Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are given a tour of the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace

Modern royals at Kensington Palace

As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children. 

Statue of Victoria at Kensington Palace

Watch Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors

Catch up on My5

Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors is an intimate look at the palace that has been a private home to the Royal Family for more than three hundred years. 

 

Painting of Princess Victoria and her Favourite Dog showing Queen Victoria as a young girl poised in front of a large window decorated with red curtains in front of a blue sky

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria grew up at Kensington Palace. She became queen aged 18 and ruled for 63 years.

A painting of George III and Queen Charlotte

The Georgians

Who were the Georgians – the kings who gave their name to an age?

The Sunken Garden product range shot at the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace Sunken Garden range

Discover our brand-new 'Sunken Garden' range, inspired by the lovely green oasis next to Kensington Palace.

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We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.

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Make a donation

Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.

Volunteer sitting down in front of Kensington Palace

Volunteer with us

Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.

The Queen's Staircase, looking north-west. Showing wall paintings by William Kent.

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