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King George III

A reign marred by mental illness

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

Queen Charlotte

Wife of George III and mother to 15 children

The Georgians

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

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor Dynasty

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

What's on at the palaces

The Palace Gardens

Kensington Gardens are well renowned for their beauty - find out more about the especially intriguing Sunken Garden that was planted in 1908.

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Kensington Palace

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The staircase was painted by William Kent and completed in 1724. The walls depicts an elaborate arcaded gallery with figures behind a balustrade. Many are identifiable as members of King George I's court. The wrought iron balustrade is by Jean Tijou

The King’s Staircase

Wander up the King's Staircase at Kensington Palace - the opulent entrance to the King's State Apartments, lavishly decorated by William Kent.

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Kensington Palace

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The King’s Gallery

Explore the King's Gallery at Kensington Palace, transformed by William Kent to contain the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.

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Kensington Palace

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Digital Missions

Go on an interactive adventure at Kensington Palace. Meet a character from history, explore all around you, do challenges and win a badge!

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Kensington Palace

Families
Kew Palace south front

Short Breaks: Summer at the Georgian Palaces

Sample the royal delights and decadence of Georgian life in a memorable three day break

05 July - 07 July 2018

Kew Palace

Events Things to see Tours and talks

Kitchen Garden

Experience the recreated Kitchen Garden, which would have fed the Georgian royals and now supply Henry VIII's Kitchens.

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Hampton Court Palace

Things to see

Other pages that may be of interest

The South and East Fronts seen from the Great Fountain Garden. Looking north-west towards the 1864 Statue of Three Boys seen in the centre of the image.

Kings & Queens 7: Ruling Sexualities

The Kings & Queens 7: Ruling Sexualities conference will be hosted by Historic Royal Palaces and the University of Winchester for its seventh edition on 9-12 July 2018. The first day will be held at Hampton Court Palace with the remaining days at the University of Winchester.