Kensington Palace, a palace of secret stories and public lives has been influenced by generations of royal woman. Experience life as a 17th and 18th century royal courtier whilst making your way through the magnificent King’s and Queen’s State Apartments adorned with magnificent paintings from the Royal Collection. Victoria Revealed, set within the rooms Victoria lived as a child, this exhibition explores her life and reign as wife, mother, Queen and Empress.

 

Opening 24 May 2012 – Jubilee, a view from the crowd. This is the story of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897 from the point of view of millions who joined in the festivities from dukes and duchesses to street sellers and soldiers. This temporary exhibition to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee will be included until 31 October 2012.