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          In sixteen eighty-nine, the originally named Nottingham Palace was built as a two-story palace to house the king and queen on their small country retreats, while they were away from their thrones. This was originally owned by William the second and Mary the second during their monarchy. It was later transformed into a building in which the monarchy could be housed and in eighteen thirty-seven Kensington Palace took its place. In sixteen ninety-eight King William the third and Queen Mary the second commissioned plans from Sir Christopher Wren. Queen Mary II was always present on the site and wanted to help with the construction. In Sixteen Ninety-eight both the king and queen moved into the building. The King and Queen had many balls take place to show off the new expansion of the palace. The ball showed off the ornate rooms, the elegant and large staircases, and most of all their divine halls. After time, Mary passed away in Sixteen Ninety...

                Originally known as Nottingham House, Kensington Palace is known to have housed English royalty for over four centuries. Back in 1689, this now glorious palace stood to be a mere two stories tall and was quite modest in comparison to the structure as it stands today. It started as a small mansion chosen by new monarchs, William III and Mary II, to be their new country retreat, but over the years the estate was transformed into a home worth housing Britain’s royal families. In 1837, Kensington hall was replaced by Buckingham Palace and has since become a home for minor royals. Some of the most recent occupants are the Princess of Wales, Diana, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their kids, and Prince Harry.                 In 1689, the King and Queen commissioned plans from Sir Christopher Wren, to scale this little ...