Live Performances
Despite being central to royal life, little is known about the servants and workers who ran the royal palaces. They were never in the spotlight but without them the palace could not have functioned.
Untold Lives Performances
Meet the people who worked in the shadows of history and ran the palace from behind the scenes. From governesses and gentleman ushers to rat catchers, all have a fascinating story to tell. You might catch them in conversation whilst they break from chores, or spot them around the palace as they go about their day.
Through live performances, discover their forgotten histories in Echoes of Untold Lives, inspired by our Untold Lives exhibition.
When
Until 31 August 2024
11:00 - 15:30Booking Information
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Buy Kensington Palace TicketsMeet the characters from Echoes of Untold Lives, a series of performances at Kensington Palace
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Things to see
- Exhibition
Untold Lives
A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, uncovering the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago.
- Until 27 October 2024
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
- Open Daily
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Kensington Palace
- Free
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
William III and Mary II
England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence
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