https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/london-309-120869288?locale=en-NZ
FashionForwardUnited States

Kensington Palace - A Royal Residence

Kensington Palace is a royal palace in London. It has been a residence of the British royal family since the 17th century, and it is currently the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Kensington Palace was also the formal residence of Princess Diana, Princess Margaret, and Princess Alice during their lifetimes. It was built in 1605, originally in the Jacobean style, and was known as Nottingham House at that time. In 1689, King William III and Queen Mary II commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to draw up plans to transform Nottingham House into Kensington Palace. During my visit, Kensington Palace was hosting a high-end fashion exhibition, where one could admire the haute couture of the Georgian era and modern red carpet fashion while touring the palace. The exhibition featured modern celebrity garments worn by Lizzo and Lady Gaga, displayed alongside historical attire, creating a striking and interesting contrast. With over 200 items on display, it was the largest exhibition ever held at the palace. While touring the palace, one would be dazzled by the 16th-century court murals depicting King George I. The magnificent King's Gallery is filled with exquisite paintings from the royal collection. Looking out of the windows of Kensington Palace, one can see the water, with its white swans and the verdant grasslands... Different life paths determine the joy and happiness each person can have, everyone will have it, just in different forms, there is no need for comparison...
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Apr 8, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Kensington Palace

4.6/5165 reviews | Famous Residences
London
NZD 42.95
View
Show More
Related Moments
Kensington Palace

London's Kensington Gardens: A Green Oasis in the City

梅川內酷
Kensington Palace

Unveiling one of the world's oldest existing royal residences—Kensington Palace!

TY GLOVER
Kensington Palace

London Pass is a must for special forces! London three-day pass strategy

The Culinary Cruise
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace | Lost in the Queen's Garden

EVELYN HUBBARD
Kensington Palace

The Allure of Kensington Palace, Past&Present

GlobeTrotterGuide
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace 🏰

FlorinM
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace ! London 🇬🇧

Traveller JT
Kensington Palace

🏰🇬🇧 Exploring Kensington Palace 🏰🇬🇧

Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog)
Kensington Palace

Beautiful Palace

MaxBurger
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

ramezawwad
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace!

jerraine lin
Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

Yolo31