Born at the palace
Princess Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on 24 May 1819 and spent her childhood here. The exhibition Victoria: A Royal Childhood follows her early years, from the baby in the palace and the princess at play to her education and the family feuds around her.
Becoming queen
In 1837 Victoria was told at Kensington that she had become queen. She held her first privy council in the Red Saloon and then moved to Buckingham Palace.
A Christmas display
From 25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Victoria’s Countryside Christmas display is included with palace admission, open in line with the palace’s own hours.



