Kensington Palace, whose first royal residents were King William III and Queen Mary II, was built in 1605 by Sir George Coppin and was known as Nottingham House after Heneage Finch, the First Earl of Nottingham, purchased it in 1619. It became a royal residence in 1689 when William and Mary purchased it from the Second Earl, Daniel Finch. It has always been the home of one … [Read more...] about 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Kensington Palace You Might Not Know
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Kensington Palace You Might Not Know
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