Thursday, April 24, 2008

Kensington Palace & Gardens - London

Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. The Kensington Palace was the favorite residence for the royal family 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. In 1981 apartments 8 and 9 were combined to create the London residence of the newly-married Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Diana, and it remained the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales after her divorce until her death. Her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, went to a local nursery and pre-preparatory schools in Notting Hill, which is a short drive away. As you can see from some of the pictures the gardens were beautiful and the squirrels were quite friendly!


2 comments:

Dyllan's Dependents said...

wow, the gardens are amazing! What great pictures. It makes me actually want to visit England.

Anonymous said...

Giles story!
Tim and Kathy, I am speechless right now. What a special friend you have in each other, treasure it. This story is an nspiration. It looks very beautiful there,(jealous) and the kids are beautiful. I can't wait to see you all again. Miss you all, Love always, Aunt Patty-OKC