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Also known as W8, Kensington & Chelsea stretches from Notting Hill to Chelsea, with Kensington High Street in the middle - one of London's major shopping streets. At the end of the high street there is Kensington Gardens, 275 acres of beautiful parkland and the home of Kensington Palace.

Kensington, South Kensington, Kensington High Street, SW7, W8, Kensington Gardens, Chelsea, Kensington Palace

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© Historic Royal Palaces Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection. William IIIandMary IImore > SUGGESTED LINKS Historic Royal PalacesEnglish Heritage The Royal Pavilion, Brighton