Ivy Cottage, Royal residence near Kensington Palace, London, England
Ivy Cottage is a three-bedroom residence located in the grounds of Kensington Palace, owned by the Crown Estate and used as a private home for royal family members. The building features brick walls and tall windows, surrounded by mature trees and lawns separated from public pathways by gates and hedges.
The building was originally constructed to house staff who worked at Kensington Palace and was later converted into a grace-and-favour residence for royal family members. This shift in purpose took place during the 20th century as the monarchy reassigned several palace outbuildings.
Princess Eugenie incorporated art pieces from her gallery collection throughout the interiors, reflecting her professional connection to the London art world.
The property sits within the walls of Kensington Palace and is not open to the public. Visitors can explore the surrounding palace gardens but should respect the private areas.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank chose this residence as their first marital home, dividing their time between London and Portugal since 2022.
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