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Kensington Palace blends living residence with layered royal history. Walk the Stuart and Georgian State Apartments where ceremony shaped power, then step into Victoria's rooms to meet a princess raised under strict rules who became an empress. Outside, the Sunken Garden frames Diana's 2021 statue with calm symmetry; the Orangery offers crisp early-eighteenth-century elegance. It's smaller and quieter than Buckingham Palace, with good step-free routes and audio included. Exhibitions rotate, so check what's on before booking. Allow two hours, longer if you plan tea or a garden stroll. Pair your visit with a loop through Kensington Gardens to the Round Pond and the Italian Gardens for a gentle, royal-themed afternoon.
