Kew Palace

Kew Palace is the smallest and most intimate of the royal palaces.

Kew Palace

Kew Palace

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  • first used by the Royal Family in 1728
     

Historical information

This four-storey brick house was built c. 1631 by Samuel Fortrey, a merchant of Dutch origin whose initials, together with those of his wife Catherine, can be seen above the entrance.

It is constructed of red bricks laid in a style known as Flemish bond, consisting of bricks arranged with sides and ends alternating.

The gabled main front gives the house a Dutch appearance. Later alterations included the installation of sash windows to replace the original brick mullions.

The Palace was purchased by George III in 1781 as an annex to the White House (located where the sundial now stands) to accommodate his expanding family, subsequently becoming a more permanent home for the Royal Family.

Queen Charlotte died here in 1818.

2 comments on 'Kew Palace'

Kew Digital Media Team says

12/11/2009 9:18:09 AM | Report abuse

Dear Ellie, I'm afraid photography is not allowed inside the Palace - please see the following page for more information: http://www.hrp.org.uk/KewPalace/FAQs.aspx#12 Best wishes, Kew Digital Media Team

Ellie says

11/11/2009 11:05:52 AM | Report abuse

would you be able to take pictures inside the palace? flash photography or otherwise?

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