Kensington Palace

A royal residence for over 300 years, Kensington Palace has been home to some of the most iconic members of Britain's royal family. It was within the walls of this intimate palace where Queen Victoria was born, while more recently, it has been the home of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Today, it is the official London residence of TRH, The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Inside the State Apartments, adorned with an impressive display of paintings from the Royal Collection, you'll catch a glimpse into the private lives of the British royal family.

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.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Victoria’s birth, this permanent exhibition explores how an indulged young princess blossomed into the independent and iconic monarch we remember.

The display includes remarkable objects relating to Victoria's early years – including a poignant scrapbook of mementoes created by her German governess, Baroness Lehzen, which goes on public display for the first time, and Victoria's doll house.

They were at the centre of royal life, but little is known about the servants and courtiers who ran royal palaces for centuries. From pages to cooks, wetnurses to seamstresses, many workers managed life at Court and used their skills and expertise to look after the royal family and their homes.

Now, for the first time, the lives and contributions of these forgotten figures will be explored in a new exhibition created by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces. Untold Lives: A Palace at Work will shine a spotlight on the overlooked people from all walks of life who worked tirelessly - often behind the scenes - to maintain, protect, and promote the monarchy and the royal palaces.