Kensington Palace State Rooms

And it was she who managed to persuade george v 1910 36 that it could be accommodated at least temporarily in the state rooms at kensington palace.

Kensington palace state rooms.

No proof of disability is required. I visited in 2013 long before the fabulous jewelry additions and thoroughly enjoyed it. The bed that is displayed in this room also tells its own fascinating story. Hrp receives no public or crown funds and is therefore dependent on charitable giving for management of the site.

Concessionary rates are available for you if you have a disability and an accompanying companion will be admitted free of charge. It was at the 1 300 square foot two bedroom home in the compound of kensington palace that they were cooking roast chicken when harry got down on one knee and formally asked meghan to marry him. The cupola room is the most splendidly decorated room in the palace. Historic royal palaces agency became an independent charity in 1998 called historic royal palaces hrp.

Today kensington continues its long history as a residence for members of the royal family. The duke and duchess of cambridge s kensington palace apartment is enormous with 20 rooms from the basement to the attic royal experts have claimed. The king s drawing room. Other highlights include the room where victoria held her very first privy council meeting pictured above.

Kate middleton prince william and their three children share a kensington palace home but it s not often that the public gets a look into their private life. The last room in the queen s state apartments is the queen s bedroom. If you re in london i highly recommend a visit to kensington palace to see the exhibit. In 1989 care for the kensington palace state rooms was contracted out to historic royal palaces agency a non departmental public body on behalf of the department of the environment.

Queen mary had taken a keen interest in the museum. As mary extended her apartments and created a new bedroom this room became a cosy sociable space in which she entertained friends. The state rooms are fully accessible but step free access must be pre booked by contacting the specialist sales team on 44 0 303 123 7324 7324 or via email. Princesses still live around princesses court.