Built in Dutch style, it was originally constructed in 1631 for wealthy London silk merchant, Samuel Fortrey. It came into royal hands when George II (1727-60) and Queen Caroline were attracted to little Kew, thinking it a perfect lodging for their three eldest daughters. 

After them, several generations of Georgian royalty used Kew and nearby Richmond Lodge as weekend retreats from an intensely public life in town. 

Kew reflects the intimate personal and domestic life of Georgian kings and queens for much of the 18th century. Today the interior of this tiny, atmospheric palace tells the powerful story of George III, his mental illness and the members of his family who lived and died there.

Kew Palace is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces.

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