The Sultan of Brunei owns a mansion on Kensington Palace Gardens (often referred to as part of the wider 8-10 area/vicinity). Located on London's "Billionaire's Row," this area is renowned for housing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, diplomats, and, historically, notable figures like Princess Diana, who lived in nearby apartments.
Now home to several royals, including Princess Eugenie and her family, Kensington Palace lies in Palace Green at the southern end of the street, and – short of wangling an invite to one Tamara Ecclestone's house parties – is the only home here that Joe Public can actually visit.
Nearby Apartments 8 and 9 were also home to the late Princess Diana. After her marriage to King Charles III, Diana moved into Apartment 9 where they raised their sons, William and Harry. William and Kate now use the residences for office space and entertaining professionally for their various charities.
Sir Frederick Wills, 1st Baronet (1838–1909), a member of the Wills tobacco family, had a London residence at No. 9, but now it serves as the residence of the Indian High Commissioner.
Kensington and its neighboring districts have been home to many music legends: Eric Clapton, Madonna, Sting, Robbie Williams, and Elton John have all owned properties in the area. The Holland Park neighborhood of Kensington is sometimes nicknamed "Millionaire's Row" for its concentration of celebrity homeowners.
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Where do the Beckhams live in London?
Holland Park, London
The Beckhams' primary residence is the impressive Grade II-listed home in Holland Park, West London. The Beckhams bought the property for £31.5 million in 2013, and renovated it before moving in around 2016.
Do William and Kate still have an apartment at Kensington Palace?
Though Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their "forever home," the couple still retain a place in one of London's most famous properties: Kensington Palace.
Which royal refused to go to Princess Diana's funeral?
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) was the royal who notably skipped Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, not by outright refusal but by a considerate decision supported by the Royal Family, because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, as reported in royal biographies.
Who inherited Princess Diana's fortune? Diana left behind many possessions when she died in a Paris car crash in 1997 at age 36. According to news.com.au, the late royal's will instructed that the majority of her £21 million ($A40 million) estate go to William and Harry.
How much does it cost to live in Buckingham Palace?
As you can imagine, it would cost quite a pretty penny if you were to try and rent Buckingham Palace out. With 775 rooms, a prime London location, and an estimated 77,000 square meters, the Royal home costs over £2.5 million to rent each month. Reckon you could afford it?
Chelsea's Tite Street was crowned the UK's most expensive street in 2022, with its average house price sitting at £28.9 million. The neighbourhood has attracted countless high-net-worth individuals over the years – celebrities such as the Beckhams, Mick Jagger, Elton John, and Stella McCartney call Chelsea their home.
The exclusive half-mile road that links Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street is blocked to cars but pedestrians and cyclists have always been free to use it. The Crown Estate owns and runs the avenue, where private homes cost an average of more than £35 million.
Do William and Kate actually live at Kensington Palace?
As the house is owned by the Crown Estate, the family will pay a monthly rent. At the same time, they still have at their disposal London apartment 1A at Kensington Palace, as well as Amner Hall, given to them by Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present.
This six-bedroom townhouse in exclusive Connaught Square counts the BBC's highest paid woman, Claudia Winkleman, and the Blairs among neighbours. With an asking price of £7.5m, buyers will need deep pockets.
Built between 1913 and 1920 by soap magnate Sir Arthur Crosfield, Witanhurst is the largest private home in London, second only in size to Buckingham Palace. The estate boasts 25 bedrooms, 90,000 square feet of space, a 70ft ballroom, an Olympic-level swimming pool, and four tennis courts.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery in January of that year; tests revealed the presence of cancer, leading her to begin preventative chemotherapy, which she completed in the summer of 2024, and she has since been focusing on recovery and gradually returning to public duties, though the specific type and stage of cancer remain private.
When Prince William becomes King, Queen Camilla (currently Queen Consort) will transition to the title of Queen Dowager or "Queen Dowager Camilla," signifying she is the widow of a king, a standard royal protocol that gives her respect but removes her from the primary consort role as Kate Middleton becomes the new Queen Consort. While she'll retain high status, her official duties will likely decrease, and she'll move from royal residences to her own country home, Ray Mill House, focusing on private life, though King William will ultimately decide her living arrangements and any continued honorary roles.
