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Following a £12m major project, Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives through renovated gardens and displays, and three new exhibitions for 2012: Diana, glimpses of a modern princess; Victoria Revealed and Jubilee, a view from the crowd.
Operational Information
Opening times
26 March 2012 – 31 October 2012
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Last admission 5pm
1 November 2012 – 28 February 2013
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission 4pm
Closed 24 – 26 December 2012
Facilities
Diana, glimpses of a modern princess (26 March until 31 August 2012)
A small and evocative new display of Princess Diana’s dresses, including items which have never before been exhibited in the UK.
Victoria Revealed
A new permanent exhibition set within the rooms Victoria grew up in as a child exploring her life and reign through her own words. Imagine how she felt at just 17 years old on her first day as Queen at Kensington Palace, discover her romantic side through letters and gifts exchanged with Prince Albert and view both glamorous jewellery and poignant mourning clothes.
Jubilee, a view from the crowd (24 May - 31 October 2012)
A temporary exhibition to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, this is the story of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. Presented from the point of view of millions who joined in the festivities from dukes and duchesses to street sellers and soldiers, Jubilee, a view from the crowd is a personal insight into Britain’s first ever diamond jubilee celebrations.
The orangery at Kensington Palace
One of the finest tea selections in London, the famous Orangery Café at Kensington Palace provides a welcome reprieve in stunning surroundings – afternoon tea is a must.
Palace People and Interesting Characters
Discover the stories of some of the colourful characters associated with Kensington Palace, from Diana, Princess of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II to Peter, ‘celebrity wild boy’ and William Hester, royal rat-catcher.
