Enchanted Palace
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Kensington Palace has been transformed into the stuff of fairytale for a new exhibition, The Enchanted Palace, which, according to the show notes, "is a quest for the seven princesses who once lived here." The exhibition includes pieces from designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Boudicca, Bruce Oldfield, and Norman Hartnell. Here, conservators prepare a gown that Westwood imagined for a rebellious princess. It sits on the majestic King's Staircase at Kensington Palace.
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A conservator prepares an angelic dress that once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales.
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This tiara was worn by Princess Margaret on her wedding day.
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A high-waisted dress belonging to Princess Margaret is readied for the exhibition.
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A member of the WildWorks Theatre Company puts the final touches to a miniature model of Kensington Palace created for the Enchanted Palace exhibition.
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Hundreds of toy soldiers line up on guard at the Enchanted Palace exhibition.
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William Tempest's architectural gown complements the ornate room at Kensington Palace.
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One of several thousand oragami cranes included in the exhibit.
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A Historic Royal Palaces conservator makes an adjustment to William Tempest's installation for the Enchanted Palace exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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William Tempest puts the final touches to his installation for the Enchanted Palace exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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Sculptural pieces light up Kensington Palace
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Sculptural pieces light up Kensington Palace
An Avatar like piece is installed in the Enchanted Palace exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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A piece created by Angela Singer for Echo Morgan's cabinet of curiosities in the Enchanted Palace at Kensington Palace.
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Actors from the WILDWORKS theatre company perform around a knitted throne specially created for the Enchanted Palace exhibition in the State Apartments at Kensington Palace.
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Actors from the WILDWORKS theatre company perform in the State Apartments at Kensington Palace as part of the Enchanted Palace visitor experience.
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Milliner Stephen Jones with his installation for the Enchanted Palace exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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Illustrator and set designer Echo Morgan adjusts her installation, a Dress of the World, created for the Enchanted Palace.
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