Kensington Palace

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An elegant retreat for Britain’s royal family for over three centuries. We tell the stories of the monarchs you know and the lives you don’t.

Cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, the palace first became a royal residence for William and Mary in 1689. Mary felt ‘shut in’ at Whitehall and much preferr

25/05/2026

Who else is excited for a sunny Bank Holiday Monday at Kensington Palace 🙋‍♀️ ☀️ We can't think of a better place to spend the day!

23/05/2026

The Bank Holiday weekend has arrived and the weather forecast looks like a lot of sunshine 😎

🤔 Why not plan a wander around Kensington Gardens and then enjoy some much needed shade inside the Palace 🪭

18/05/2026

Finding a sense of belonging 📍

Jassa Ahluwalia and Ramanique Ahluwalia are at Elveden Hall, the childhood home of the Duleep Singh sisters. Here they reflect on how the sisters’ stories have influenced their understanding of their own identities as mixed heritage siblings.

Find out more about the Duleep Singh sisters in our current exhibition at Kensington Palace, The Last Princesses of Punjab: Sophia Duleep Singh and the women who shaped her

📆 Until 8 Nov 2026
📍 Kensington Palace
https://bit.ly/LastPrincessesofPunjabhttps://bit.ly/LastPrincessesofPunjab

Thank you to Lord Iveagh for allowing us to film at Elveden Hall.
🎵 Music composed by Rushil Ranjan.

11/05/2026

Princess Bamba Sutherland, one of the last Princesses of Punjab, studied at Somerville College at the University of Oxford in the 1890s. 🎓 Curator Mishka Sinha visits the rooms Bamba and her sister Catherine lived in whilst at Somerville. 📜

Bamba considered herself heir to her grandfather Ranjit Singh’s empire, and returned to live in Lahore in the 1940s.

Find out more about Bamba Sutherland and her sisters in our current exhibition at Kensington Palace, The Last Princesses of Punjab: Sophia Duleep Singh and the women who shaped her

📆 26 March - 8 Nov 2026
📍 Kensington Palace
https://bit.ly/LastPrincessesofPunjab

🎓 Thank you to for allowing us to film and visit at the college.
🎵 Music composed by Rushil Ranjan

Photos from Kensington Palace's post 06/05/2026

A splash of purple in the gardens at Kensington Palace 💜 Check out the camas in bloom in front of the palace 🌿 Not a bad spot for a lunchtime stroll 😌

04/05/2026

Woohoo it's Bank Holiday Monday! 😎 May the fourth be with you...

For those lucky enough to have an extended weekend, how are you spending it? And do your plans involve a certain palace? 👀

29/04/2026

Throughout their history, our palaces have changed and evolved alongside the world around them. We're excited to be their guardians for this next chapter of their history. 🏰🌍

As a charity, we're committed to playing our part in reducing carbon emissions. Jen Stone, Head of Sustainability, gives us an insight into the work being done to help us achieve our carbon zero goals for all the sites in our care. 🙌

17/04/2026

Centuries of history, a sustainable future 🏰🌱

We're a charity that's committed to looking after our green spaces. Rebekah Baker, Biodiversity and Sustainability Manager, explains how important it is for us to care for over 1000 acres of land that surrounds our historic buildings.

Photos from Kensington Palace's post 17/04/2026

Caring for the chandeliers 🧹 Our Conservation Team has been busy with the annual cleaning of the Cupola chandeliers at Kensington Palace.

🔎 This delicate process not only keeps them sparkling, but prevents a build up of dust and allows the team to carry out essential safety checks ✨

16/04/2026

A woman of inner strength and resilience ✨ Sophia Duleep Singh's mother, Bamba Müller grew up in poverty and was educated at a Christian mission school in Cairo. There, she met her husband Maharaja Duleep Singh and moved to England.

The Last Princesses of Punjab: Sophia Duleep Singh and the women who shaped her
📆 26 March - 8 Nov 2026
📍 Kensington Palace
https://bit.ly/LastPrincessesofPunjab

🎵 Music composed by Rushil Ranjan

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