Kensington Palace
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| Address | Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8 4PX, United Kingdom |
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| Opened | 1605 |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Tue |
| Owners | Elizabeth II |
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| Architects | Christopher Wren |
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| Did you know | Nicky Hilton got married at Kensington Palace. |
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| ID | 1446120 |
About Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England.
History of Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence in Kensington Gardens.in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London.England.It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century.
Architecture of Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a three-storey palace with an east and west wing.It has been extensively remodeled throughout the centuries.most notably by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century.The palace has a Baroque facade.which was added in the 18th century.
Royal Residences at Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century.It is the official residence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.and their children.Prince George and Princess Charlotte.It is also the official London residence of The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.The Duke and Duchess of Kent.and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace is surrounded by Kensington Gardens.a Royal Park.The gardens were landscaped in the 18th century and are now home to the Diana Memorial Playground.a popular tourist attraction.
Kensington Palace State Apartments
Kensington Palace also includes a number of state apartments which are open to the public.The state apartments were built in the 17th century and are now home to a variety of exhibitions and events.
The King s Gallery at Kensington Palace
The King s Gallery is a room at Kensington Palace which was built in the 17th century and used by King William and Queen Mary.It is now home to a permanent exhibition of 17th and 18th century portraits.
The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Kensington Palace
The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Kensington Palace is a permanent exhibition which showcases the history of royal dress from the 17th century to the present day.
Important Events at Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been the site of numerous important events in British history.Most notably.it was the birthplace of Queen Victoria in 1819.
Interesting Facts about Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace was the setting for the popular television series.The Crown.It was also the birthplace of the late Princess Diana.and is home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children.Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
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No plans for bank holiday if England win World Cup
By Sean SeddonBBC News
There are " no plans" for an extra Bank Holiday if the England women's football team win The World Cup, the government has said.
The Lionesses qualified for the 20 August final after.
If they win on Sunday, they will become The First England football team to lift a major trophy since 1966.
There has never been an extra Bank Holiday after a sporting achievement, despite public calls for one.
The government in the run-up to the Lionesses' Euros win in 2022, and a calling for a Bank Holiday in The Event The Men 's team won Euro 2020 also failed to get support.
Asked if there could be a change of heart This Time around, a government spokesperson said: " We congratulate the Lionesses on their fantastic achievement in getting to The Women 's World Cup Final .
" The current pattern of public and bank holidays is well established and there are no plans to change this. "
While there would likely be support from The Public for an extra Bank Holiday , the government is wary of the costs associated with them.
Estimates of the impact on the economy vary widely, but in 2010 A House of Commons library put The Bill for an extra Bank Holiday at £2. 9bn, and both The Bank of England and Office of Budget Responsibility say it negatively impacts growth.
Extra bank holidays have been held for various royal events, while one was moved in 2020 to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
England and Wales have eight bank holidays a year, while Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland 10. There was an extra Bank Holiday in 2023 for The King 's Coronation.
Other countries do sometimes declare bank holidays for sporting wins - with Argentina after winning The Men 's World Cup . Panama just for qualifying for The World Cup for the First Time , while Saudi Arabia held one for beating Argentina in Last Year 's group stages.
Meanwhile, Kensington Palace have confirmed The Prince of Wales - who is chair of the Football Association - will not travel to Sydney to watch The Final .
The King has sent his " warmest congratulations" to The Team , hailing the " mighty Lionesses" as an " inspiration on and off the pitch".
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated The Team , tweeting " bring on Sunday" while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the semi-final victory over Australia was " phenomenal".
Watch England's semi-final highlights belowSource of news: bbc.com
