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Discover the intriguing history of Kensington Palace, a historic residence filled with fascinating stories of the British royal family. Spanning over 200 years, Kensington Palace has housed a myriad of royals, from future monarchs to eccentric relatives. This comprehensive account reveals lesser-known tales, including Queen Victoria's near-imprisonment and Queen Caroline's unique governance while her husband, King George II, was obsessed with artwork. Offering a blend of history and captivating anecdotes, this book illustrates the palace's tumultuous past, including the tumult of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage and the eccentricities of royal family members, such as the reclusive Duke of Sussex. Renowned for its lovely architecture and sprawling gardens, Kensington Palace is not only home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but also a symbol of royal legacy and intrigue. Immerse yourself in the rich details of Kensington Palace, complete with interviews and firsthand accounts, perfect for history enthusiasts and royal watchers alike. Whether you're a fan of British history or just love great storytelling, this book is a must-read. Order now to uncover the secrets of this remarkable palace.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785904790
Year: 2020
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
For more than 200 years the younger members of the British royal family - including future monarchs - have lived at Kensington Palace, alongside royal aunts and uncles, distant cousins and assorted aristocratic eccentrics.
Kensington Palace has been the scene of countless bizarre events - here, for example, the young Queen Victoria was held a virtual prisoner for eighteen years; and it was from Kensington Palace that Queen Caroline ran the country while her husband George II moved his pictures around.
In more recent times, Kensington Palace was famously the scene of Charles and Diana's nightmare marriage and Charles's serial adulteries. But then Kensington Palace has a long history of royal philandering. George II installed his wife and mistress in the palace, for example, and made his mistress sleep in a room so damp there were said to be mushrooms growing on the walls.
And then there were the eccentrics. George III's sixth son, Augustus, Duke of Sussex, became a virtual recluse at the palace. He collected hundreds of clocks and mechanical toys, thousands of early Bibles and dozens of songbirds that were allowed to fly freely through the royal apartments. Today, the palace is home to the future King William and his wife Catherine, and until recently home to the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.
The palace has been described as a royal menagerie, a hive of industrious freeloaders, an ant heap and even a lunatic asylum.
Using extensive interviews with former and serving Kensington Palace staff, Tom Quinn takes the reader behind the official version of pala
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785904790
Year: 2020
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
For more than 200 years the younger members of the British royal family - including future monarchs - have lived at Kensington Palace, alongside royal aunts and uncles, distant cousins and assorted aristocratic eccentrics.
Kensington Palace has been the scene of countless bizarre events - here, for example, the young Queen Victoria was held a virtual prisoner for eighteen years; and it was from Kensington Palace that Queen Caroline ran the country while her husband George II moved his pictures around.
In more recent times, Kensington Palace was famously the scene of Charles and Diana's nightmare marriage and Charles's serial adulteries. But then Kensington Palace has a long history of royal philandering. George II installed his wife and mistress in the palace, for example, and made his mistress sleep in a room so damp there were said to be mushrooms growing on the walls.
And then there were the eccentrics. George III's sixth son, Augustus, Duke of Sussex, became a virtual recluse at the palace. He collected hundreds of clocks and mechanical toys, thousands of early Bibles and dozens of songbirds that were allowed to fly freely through the royal apartments. Today, the palace is home to the future King William and his wife Catherine, and until recently home to the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.
The palace has been described as a royal menagerie, a hive of industrious freeloaders, an ant heap and even a lunatic asylum.
Using extensive interviews with former and serving Kensington Palace staff, Tom Quinn takes the reader behind the official version of pala