World's Greatest Palaces - Season 1 - Eps 4: Kensington Palace
London's Kensington Palace is an intimate residence that houses today's modern royals. Hidden away in London's Hyde Park, it began life as an early 17th century Jacobean mansion before becoming a palace fit for the monarchy. Commissioned as a new home for King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, Kensington was the brainchild of architect Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction was state of the art and its design was the height of sophistication. Two of the most famous royals in British history, Queen Victoria and Princess Diana have both lived at the palace. Today, half of Kensington Palace is open as a museum while the other half is split into private apartments for members of the royal family.
About World's Greatest Palaces
Title: World's Greatest Palaces
First Air Date: 2019-09-09
Last Air Date: 2019-10-28
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: U&Yesterday
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Woodcut Media
Synopsis
A behind the scenes look through the corridors of power in ten of the most opulent and historic royal residences on Earth. We reveal the stories behind the Kings and Queens who lived in these grand homes and uncover the secrets of the architects, engineers and courtiers who brought them to life.
Cast
Christien Anholt
Narrator
