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13 Kensington Palace Gardens

Historic residence · London, England

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13 Kensington Palace Gardens
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History

13 Kensington Palace Gardens, also known as Harrington House, is the former London townhouse of the Earls of Harrington. It is now the official residence of the Russian Ambassador. There were earlier Harrington Houses in London, located at Craig's Court, Charing Cross and at Stable Yard, St James's.

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About Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington

Leicester FitzGerald Charles Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington, CB, styled The Honourable Leicester Stanhope until 1851, was an English peer and soldier.

From the Wikipedia article “Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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