British Royals

How William and Harry remembered their mother at poignant statue ceremony

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1st July 2021
On what would have been Diana, Princess of Wales’s 60th birthday, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry have unveiled a statue of their mother in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace. The gardens were one of Diana’s favourite places in the palace grounds and she would regularly admire the changing floral displays and talk to the gardeners who cared for them.Since 2019, five…
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Palaces & Buildings

Take a look at the royals who live at Kensington Palace

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14th June 2021
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 monarchs transformed the palace into a fashionable residence for Britain’s young royals.[getty…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Nottingham Cottage

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2nd January 2021
Nottingham Cottage is a small home next door to Kensington Palace, read on to learn more about its huge royal links.Where is it located?Nottingham Cottage, sometimes referred to as Nott Cott, is located within the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. It is owned by The Crown and has been frequently occupied by members of the British Royal Family, as well as royal staff and…
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Princes William & Harry reveal that a statue of their mother will be installed on her 60th birthday in 2021

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28th August 2020
The statue of Diana, Princess of Wales commissioned by her sons The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex, will be installed on 1 July 2021, which would have been her 60th birthday.The statue was commissioned in 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of her death and to recognise her positive impact in the United Kingdom and around the world. It will be installed in the Sunken Garden at…
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