Kensington Palace, located in Kensington Gardens, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, has been the official London residence for several royals since the 17th century. Despite its grandeur, the palace has a storied past filled with power struggles, love stories, and scandals. King William III and Queen Mary II purchased Kensington Palace in 1689 and commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to expand the house around 1689-1690. The Queen's Apartments, in the north-west pavilion, and the King's in the south-east pavilion were created during this time.
This was the start of Kensington Palace becoming the favored residence of British monarchs for the next seventy years. On April 6, 1710, Queen Anne and the Duchess of Marlborough had a heated argument in the Queen's Closet, marking the end of their friendship. Queen Anne died at Kensington Palace on August 1, 1714, and George I spent lavishly on new royal apartments after her death. However, the sources do not specify any timeframe after which Kensington Palace ceased to be the official royal residence in London.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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