Receptions and dining

14th November 2019 repeat client reception in the palace World Branding Forum

Royal spaces, remarkable occasions

For almost 400 years, Kensington Palace has been home to some of Britain’s most celebrated royals, from Queen Victoria to Diana, Princess of Wales. Today, it offers an extraordinary and exclusive setting for receptions and dining, where historic grandeur and artistic beauty combine to elevate every occasion. With only a limited number of events held within the State Apartments each year, hosting your event here ensures a rare and truly prestigious experience your guests will never forget.

The four interlinking rooms that make up the State Apartments- The King’s Drawing Room, The Privy Chamber, The Cupola Room, and King’s Gallery offer stunning backdrops for standing receptions and dining.

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The State Apartments

The King's Drawing Room

The King’s Drawing Room at Kensington Palace is an elegant and historic setting, once used by royalty for formal entertaining.

Filled with rich period detail, it offers a timeless atmosphere perfect for memorable occasions, making it ideal for both intimate and sophisticated events.

The King’s Drawing Room works beautifully on its own, or can be seamlessly combined with the adjoining Cupola Room to create an elegant space for a standing reception or seated dining.

Capacity

Up to 90 guests for dining
Up to 100 guests for a standing reception

Combine with The Orangery for late-night dancing.

Dinner set up on round tables in the King's Cupola Room with red florals and uplighting.

Capacity

Up to 60 guests for dining
Up to 80 guests for a standing reception

The Cupola Room

The Cupola Room is an exceptional choice for drinks receptions and private dining, offering a setting that instantly elevates any event. Designed by William Kent with elegant Italian influence, the space is enriched with opulent gold gilding and a striking trompe l’oeil ceiling.

Perfect for hosting guests in a truly memorable atmosphere, it delivers a seamless blend of intimacy, impact, and timeless sophisticationd room is also where the future Queen Victoria was baptised surrounded by close family.

The King's Gallery

The King’s Gallery at Kensington Palace is a striking and atmospheric space, renowned for its dramatic proportions and rich royal heritage. Once used by monarchs to display treasured artworks, the gallery is lined with historic paintings and characterful details that create an unforgettable setting.

Ideal for standing receptions, seated dining, and corporate entertaining, the space offers a unique blend of grandeur and intimacy. Whether used on its own or in conjunction with other State Apartments in the palace, The King’s Gallery provides a truly distinctive backdrop for exceptional occasions.

One long table for 22 guests in the King's Gallery. Dark green and black chairs with black lamps. Landscape image.

Capacity

Can accommodate up to 170 for a standing reception
Can accommodate up to 110 guests for seated dining

Combine with The Orangery for late-night dancing

The Orangery at Kensington Palace

The Orangery is a beautiful light-filled venue set within its own private gardens, overlooking the palace. Built in 1704, it offers a stunning setting for events throughout the year, blending historic elegance with contemporary versatility.

Able to accommodate up to 300 guests for standing receptions and 200 for seated dining, making it an exceptional choice for both large-scale celebrations, daytime events and sophisticated occasions.

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