The Orangery at Kensington Palace was commissioned by Queen Anne in 1704 DeAgostini/Getty ImagesWhen the revolution begins, it will start . in Kensington. That, at any rate, is the impression given by the angry reaction of people living near Kensington Palace in central London, who have criticised proposals to develop a £24 million “super-basement” near the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Some critics have accused council planners of being “bedazzled by courtiers”. The basement, which will house staff from Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that looks after the palace, is said to be needed to free up palace suites for the royal family.

Source: The Times April 25, 2017 15:56 UTC