20 June 1837 · Kensington Palace
A young queen at Kensington
Victoria became Queen following the death of William IV. Her first council meeting took place at Kensington Palace, the home in which she had grown up.
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Gilded gates at the south front turn a royal threshold into ornamental architecture. Crowns, monograms and curling foliage connect the entrance to the Baroque language associated with Tijou.
The palace gates — the complete composition.Digitally enhanced photograph
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