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Kensington is a district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. The north east is taken up by Kensington Gardens, once private as the name suggests, but today a public park which has Italian and Dutch gardens, public buildings such as the Albert Memorial, the Serpentine Gallery and Speke's monument.
Its commercial heart is Kensington High Street. This affluent and densely populated area contains the major museum district of South Kensington, which has the Royal Albert Hall for music and nearby Royal College of Music. The area is home to many of London's European embassies. Cementing Kensington's indicators of connections with France, the area has the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, French Consulate, French Embassy Cultural Department and the London Oratory on the borders with diminutive Knightsbridge.
The first mention of the area is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was written in Latin as "Chenesitone", which has been interpreted to have originally been "Kenesignetun" (Kenesigne's land or meadows) in Anglo-Saxon. A variation may be Kesyngton, in 1396.
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Today, the State Rooms are open to the public and managed by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, a nonprofit organization that does not receive public funds. The offices and private accommodation areas of the Palace remain the responsibility of the Royal Household and are maintained by the Royal Household Property Section.
Kensington Palace began as a simple two-story Jacobean mansion built by Sir George Coppin in 1605 in the village of Kensington. The mansion was purchased in 1619 by Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham and was then known as Nottingham House. Shortly after William and Mary assumed the throne as joint monarchs in 1689, they began searching for a residence better situated for the comfort of the asthmatic William, as Whitehall Palace was too near the River Thames, with its fog and floods, for William's fragile health.
Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances;née Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II.
Diana was born into a family of British nobility with royal ancestry as The Honourable Diana Spencer. She was the fourth child and third daughter of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer and the Honourable Frances Shand Kydd. She grew up in Park House, situated on the Sandringham estate, and was educated in England and Switzerland. In 1975, after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer, she became Lady Diana Spencer.
Her wedding to the Prince of Wales on 29 July 1981, held at St Paul's Cathedral, reached a global television audience of over 750 million people. While married, Diana bore the titles Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Chester, and Baroness of Renfrew. The marriage produced two sons, the princes William and Harry, who were then respectively second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess of Wales, Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at functions overseas. She was celebrated for her charity work and for her support of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. From 1989, she was the president of Great Ormond Street Hospital for children, in addition to dozens of other charities.
Home to William and Catherine, Kensington Palace is now open to the public after a multi-million dollar refurbishment.
Fit for a Duchess: We visit Kensington Palace as Prince William and Kate Middleton's London home prepares to re-open to the public Curator Lucy Worsley and gardens adviser Todd Longstaffe-Gowan talk us through the revamp. Princess Diana's dresses, a Queen Victoria exhibition and spectacular illuminated lace are among the things on show. Read the full story: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kensington-palace-video-tour-of-prince-770331 Keep up with the latest royal news: http://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/Royal%20Family
Take A Look Inside Diana Princess Of Wales's Apartment at Kensington Palace. Pictures were taken by Paul Burrell shortly after Diana's death. He later published the pictures as part of his 2006 book. Royal_Reviewer (Instagram) - Exclusive Content http://royalreviewer.blogspot.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/royal_reviewer https://www.facebook.com/RoyalReviewerUK
Subscribe to The Royal Family Channel! http://bit.ly/12c6D6C Details of the newly refurbished Kensington Palace have been circulating in gossip columns, so what we can expect from William and Catherine's new home? Report by Louise Hulland. Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itn Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/itn Visit our homepage: http://itn.co.uk Watch our favourite Royal moments: William and Kate: Inside Kensington Palace: http://bit.ly/1atc1jt Find out who is invited to the Royal Christening: http://bit.ly/19WutEx The Queen's favourite (and least favourite) Prime Ministers: http://bit.ly/16acr0l Cute! Prince William as a baby: http://bit.ly/13T00Qp Watch Prince Harry as a baby: http://bit.ly/1bFS9im Prince Harry's Top 5 cutest moments: http://bit.ly/16acTvB Prince...
Kensington Palace is the official London residence of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. Except for the offices and private rooms, practically the entire palace is open to the public.
This edition of Time To Travel visits London's Kensington Palace in Hyde Park. King William III purchased the country home in 1689 to escape the pollution of the the city. It served as the royal residence until 1761 when Buckingham Palace took its place. Queen Victoria was born and grew up at Kensington. The Palace was also home to Princess Diana until her death in 1997. Nearby we visit the Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Hall. The tour ends at Herrods, the worlds most famous department store. This video was produced by Dean Communications.
Take A Look Inside Prince William & Catherine's Home Kensington Palace London. Here are the first pictures released inside The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge's Kensington Palace Apartment. They show what appears to be a reception room. The pictures were to mark a visit and dinner with President Obama and his wife Michelle. You can also see Prince George photographed with the Obama's.
It is said that after the Royal wedding of 2017 Princess Eugenie of York will move into Ivy Cottage Kensington Palace with new husband Jack Brooksbank. Granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth ll Princess Eugenie is expected to announce her engagement before Christmas 2016 with a royal wedding to follow in 2017. They are then expected to move into a cottage close to Princess Diana's previous apartment at the Palace. Royal_Reviewer (Instagram) - Exclusive Content http://royalreviewer.blogspot.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/royal_reviewer
In this video, we are touring Kensington Palace. We also take you through the gift shop. "Carefree", "Life of Riley", and "EDM Detection Mode" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Other Places To Find Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tamisclock?ty=h Tami’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamisclock Tami’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tamisclock/ Tami’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamisclock/ Tami’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamidunnyoutube Tami’s Google+: https://plus.google.com/+TamiDunn/posts Kevin’s Lunchtime Review: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRU50hACLwgux7IVeKDvhzQ Kevin’s Gaming & Lecturing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgxZBi_Z5gY12ZKTJp0AlQ Ke...
At 8.15pm on Friday, September 5 1997, the body of Princess Diana was taken from St. James's Palace to Kensington Palace the evening before her funeral. The Prince of Wales and Prince William and Harry followed the hearse. Tens of thousands stood along the route in near silence as rain fell with the darkness illuminated by thousands of flash bulbs. Commentary by Dermot Murnaghan and Nicholas Owen.
http://www.expedia.com/Toronto.d178314.Destination-Travel-Guides Welcome to Toronto, the largest city in Canada and a hub of trade and culture. “The City That Works” is full of a can-do spirit that is reflected in its buildings. From the famous CN Tower to the castle-like Casa Loma, there’s all sorts of eye candy for the architecture enthusiast. Your Toronto tour should include a trip to Edward Gardens in Hyde Park, or one of the many other green spaces located in the city. Take a bike ride along the trails, or enjoy a picnic while the local chipmunks look on. Don’t drop anything; they’ll grab it. Your Toronto sightseeing can continue at the Harborfront Center. Go for a walk along the marina, or grab a pint at a brewhouse. And no trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Hockey...
London is one of the most visited cities in the whole world, and it's easy to see why. It is vibrant, it is exciting, and there's something to do every single night of the week. You could spend a full year in London and never run out of new places to visit, but since we were a bit more limited with our time, we decided to film a city guide showcasing 50 things to do in London. We hope this will help showcase some of the sights and attractions this city has to offer, and that it'll come in handy for anyone out there planning a trip. Let's begin! GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme ...
The following is our Visit London Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (50 suggestions) along with extended footage from numerous separate vlogs (50 Things to do in London | Top Attractions Travel Guide; Alternative Afternoon Tea in London; Fish and Chips in London; Steak And Ale Pie picnic in London; Full English Breakfast in London; Blogstock Festival). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: ...
John, and I playing the Anywhere Travel Guide Card Game in Kensington Market, with special guest Trisha! Warning may contain horrible singing... Anywhere Travel Guide card game. 75 cards for discovering the unexpected, wherever your journey leads.
If you are in Toronto, then you can't miss visiting Kensington Market. There are so many places here that could be easily overlooked. Here are some of my favorites.
Tips for traveling Toronto, Canada with Andrea Feczko and Rachel Rudwall Watch more @How2Travelers videos! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=andreafeczko Toronto is the capital of Ontario, and its most populated and multi-cultural city. But is it worth a trip? - DO & SEE: CN Tower, EdgeWalk, Harbor Kayak or Boat, Sports Events, Blue Jays Baseball, Maple Leafs Hockey, Ripley's Aquarium, St. Lawrence Market - EAT & DRINK: Poutine, Smoke's Poutinerie, Ceasar/Bloody Mary, T Bar at Chelsea Hotel, Old Town & Historic Distillery District for Beer, Sassafrass, Ninutik Maple Sugar and Syrup - STAY: Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, Chelsea Hotel - SHOP: Yorkville, Holt Renfrew, Kensington Market - BONUS: Drake! Jim Carey! Deadmau5! Tim Horton's! Bunnies! Water slides! Montre...
In this video tour, David Hill of New York Habitat (http://www.nyhabitat.com) explores the thriving districts Kensington & Chelsea in London! The Royal borough of Kensington & Chelsea is the most densely populated in the UK and one of the wealthiest. The borough stretches roughly from Harrow Road in the north to the banks of the Thames in the south, and from Finborough road in the west to Hyde Park in the east. It is the most popular accommodation destination for visitors coming to the city for a short period. In the tour, we'll explore the best shopping spots in the area, stop by museums such as the Natural History Museum, have a look at famous neighborhoods such as Notting Hill and visit parks such as Kensington Gardens! Shopping in Kensington and Chelsea The tour starts at one of the ...
Come join us for a city tour of Toronto, Ontario, Canada! In this 25 things to do in Toronto travel guide we feature some of the best attractions, activities, restaurants, museums, shopping and entertainment options in the city along with some off-the-beaten path suggestions that will surely make your stay in the city unique and memorable. In terms of restaurants in Toronto diversity and options galore is the name of the game. You can chow down on dim sum, Korean bibimbap or delicious Ethiopian cuisine. If that doesn't tickle your fancy you have classic Canadian options like poutine and craft beer to wash down on a hot summer day in Toronto. For the sports fan be sure to check out the Hockey Hall of Fame to learn about Canada's national sport and check out professional sports teams the T...
My review of the Kensington International Travel Adapter Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-33117-International-Travel-Adapter/dp/B0002H4YUI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1383191747&sr;=1-1&keywords;=kensington+international+travel+plug+adapter Don't forget to check out my website for more news on technology and full written reviews coming soon! http://antonalog.weebly.com/ Find me on Google+ @https://plus.google.com/111363751013400689711/posts Ending Music: Ciesta "Senior Year" http://soundcloud.com/ciesta http://youtube.com/ciestaoffical http://twitter.com/rjhblog I do not own this music, but I have the right to use it.
These video clips were taken during my walking tour with famous Toronto historian and tour guide Bruce Bell on July 16, 2007. After meeting at the famous and eclectic OCAD Building (I call it the "gift box on stilts") just south of the University of Toronto, Bruce took us past the Grange, Toronto's oldest building, past the Art Gallery of Toronto to some of the mansions along Beverley and Baldwin Streets. Along the way Bruce explained to us the early history of Toronto, and the family compact -- a group of extremely wealthy and powerful English families that used to rule Toronto in the early days. We then walked westwards to Chinatown and the ethnic mix of the Kensington Market area which started as a Scottish market, then became a popular Jewish residential area in the 1910s and 1920s ...
This was a live-feed outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London after the Duchess of Cambridge had safely delivered a daughter. The royal baby weighed 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Watch Prince George arrive and wave at the media and crowds. And the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce the Princess to the world. And when they leave in their car to go back to Kensington Palace.
Greenwich, Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Hampstead, Camden, Kensington Palace, Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum.
Things have been pretty crazy around Prince William and Kate Middleton’s home, thanks to the arrival of Princess Charlotte on May 2nd. And earlier today (June 5), a Kensington Palace rep told press that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would have their second-born christened at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby on Sunday, July 5th. ADVERTISING For now, the family will be spending most of their time at their new home Amner Hall. An insider told Us Weekly, “Going back to Anmer was the moment they felt they could really breathe after the media frenzy at the hospital and Kensington Palace. Anmer is their safe haven. They love the house so much. Kensington Palace will always be their main base, especially in the future an...
Princess Di, as she later became known to her adoring public, was born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer, the youngest daughter of Edward John . Four-part biographical documentary series about Diana Princess of Wales, looking at her life, marriage, relationships and death. GB. Brook Lapping production . Take A Look Inside Diana Princess Of Wales's Apartment at Kensington Palace. Pictures were taken by Paul Burrell shortly after Diana's death. He later . A short biography of Diana, Princess of Wales. She married heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981. They had two sons and later divorced in .
The public funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales started on 6 September 1997 at 9:08 am in London, when the tenor bell sounded to signal the departure of the cortege from Kensington Palace. The coffin was carried from the palace on a gun carriage, along Hyde Park to St. James' Palace, where Diana's body had remained for five days before being taken to Kensington Palace. The Union Flag on top of the palace was lowered to half mast. The official ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey in London and finished at the resting place in Althorp. Two thousand people attended the ceremony in Westminster Abbey while the British television audience peaked at 32.10 million, one of the United Kingdom's highest viewing figures ever. Two billion people traced the event worldwide, making it one of the most w...
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Broadcast by the BBC in 1997, “The Shrine” depicts the spontaneous development of the public shrine to Diana, Princess of Wales, in Kensington Palace Gardens after her untimely death. According to the BBC, the documentary “explores how the shrine became a central symbolic hub to facilitate an outpouring of national grief and follows members of the British public who have made pilgrimage visits to the site as a way of expressing their grief and paying homage to the late princess.”
Nachwuchs im britischen Königshaus – zum zweiten Mal haben Prinz William und seine Frau Kate mit einer frohen Botschaft aus dem Kreißsaal Schlagzeilen gemacht. Prinz George, der Erstgeborene des Thronfolgerpaares, ist noch nicht aus den Windeln, da muss er sich den Platz im Kinderzimmer von Kensington Palace schon mit Schwesterchen Charlotte teilen. Die britische Thronfolge George und Charlotte stehen derzeit auf Platz drei und vier der Thronfolge in Großbritannien. Orientiert man sich an den royalen Beispielen der vergangenen Jahrzehnte, dann steht ihnen eine ebenso privilegierte wie schwierige Kindheit bevor. Die Kinder von William und Kate werden wohl dieselben Nannys haben, dieselben Kindergärten und Schulen besuchen – doch ihr Leben wird völlig unterschiedlichen Anforderungen unterwo...
Off air coverage of Lady Diana's funeral procession The public funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales started on 6 September 1997 at 9:08 am in London, when the tenor bell sounded to signal the departure of the cortege from Kensington Palace. Diana's death was met with extraordinary public expressions of grief, and her funeral at Westminster Abbey on 6 September drew an estimated 3 million mourners and onlookers in London, and worldwide television coverage watched by 2.5 billion people.