Power, Perfume and Scandal
Weekends, 5 September – 22 November 2026 · Kensington
About this event
Costumed performers bring the Georgian court of Queen Caroline to life through family-friendly scenes in the King's State Apartments. Visitors encounter ambitious courtiers, whispered rumours and a staged duel while exploring how reputation and influence shaped palace life.
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