The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his mother, Diana, in his Kensington garden – the late Princess was fond of the…

The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his mother, Diana, in his Kensington garden – the late Princess was fond of the ornamental space
The Prince’s London home features ironwork gates, Art Nouveau details, and a special tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who resided in the same property

William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, may have established their family home in Adelaide Cottage (on the grounds of Windsor Home Park). However, Kensington Palace in London remains their official residence and is famously the site where they undertake official duties on behalf of the King. It’s here where William pays tribute to his mother, Diana, the late Princess of Wales, in the form of a beautiful statue in the gardens.

The Sunken Garden, created in 1908 at the instigation of King Edward VII, draws inspiration from the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace, another royal residence based in London. Information from Kensington Palace explains how both began as a celebration of Edwardian-style gardening techniques, with intricate herbaceous planting on terraces and water features. However, over the last century, the Kensington ground has evolved.

In the contemporary day, the garden includes a lush lawn, ornamental flower beds, and ironwork gates with Art Nouveau touches. These surround a pond, overlooked by the statue of Diana, the Princess of Wales, who was particularly fond of the space during her residency.