1. History and stories
    1. A building history
    2. Events timeline
    3. Palace people
    4. Palace highlights
    5. Historic hotspots
      1. Mourning Diana
      2. Victoria awakes
    6. Exhibitions
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  5. Family visits
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Historic hotspots

Visit the 'historic hotspots' where dramatic events and quirky moments in the history of Kensington Palace unfolded.

  1. Mourning Diana
    Kensington Palace and gardens: the focus of an incredible public reaction.
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  2. Victoria awakes
    Princess Victoria awakes at Kensington Palace to discover she is Queen.
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