On 15th May 1899, Queen Victoria returned to Kensington Palace nine days before it opened to the public for the first time. To celebrate the Queen’s 80th birthday, on 24th May 1899, Kensington Palace opened its doors to the public for the first time. Victoria had always been interested in preserving her own history for… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s visit to Kensington Palace, 15th May 1899
