The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a very modern marriage hundreds of miles from home. They share an air of romance while having striking features all of their…
Royals from three nations were gathered in Budapest this week. Prince Michael of Kent was joined by Crown Prince Leka of Albania and Prince Fahad Al-Thani of Qatar at a dinner to strengthen international relations.
During the visit to Hungary at the invitation of the…
Once a small and suburban villa known as Nottingham House, Kensington Palace is now known as a symbol of royal residence in London. New monarchs William III and Mary II chose the modest mansion in 1689 to become their country retreat. Over the years, Stuart and Georgian…
Where is it located?
Kensington Palace is still the capital city residence of many British royals to this day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England.
When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence?
Before it was transformed into a grand royal residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean mansion which had…
It’s a special moment for any mum and as Princess Michael of Kent arrived to see her only daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor, get married, she looked as if her emotions might get the better of her. Wearing lightest lavender and silver, Princess Michael was clearly…
Kensington Palace was, in its original form, a Jacobean mansion built in 1605, and bought by William and Mary in 1689. They directed Sir Christopher Wren to renovate and expand the building, and Wren added a three-storey pavilion at each corner to create more space for the…
From the moment you step through the Buckingham Palace gates and join the crowds on the lawn you know you’re at the start of a very special experience. With ladies and gents in their finest and a sea of top hats and fascinators in every direction, there’s a palpable air of excitement.
The gates open at 3 and guests were invited to stroll through private gardens usually only seen by…
