Suffolk, Charles Brandon, Duke of - Residence
Charles occupied a property here, close by Kew Farm, following his marriage to Henry VIII's sister Mary. This was once the home of Henry Norris who had been executed for adultery with Anne Boleyn. Charles' wife Mary determinedly retained her title of Queen of France by a previous marriage.
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Kew Past
Grey, Lady Jane - Residence
Lady Jane spent some time here with her father Henry Grey. She stood to inherit from him the house of the Dukes of Suffolk, which was sited where the Dutch House (presently often called Kew Palace) is now. Lady Jane was considered a likely candidate for the throne on the death of Edward VI. To maintain his influence in that event John Dudley, the Duke of Northumberland, who had received estates at Syon and Kew as well as the position of Protector of Edward VI when he replaced the Duke of Somerset in 1549, caused her to be married to his son Richard Guildford Dudley. Because of his mistake in this, i.e., because Mary as the natural heir came to the throne despite Lady Jane being proclaimed queen on Edward's death, Lady Jane and Richard were executed 12/02/1554.
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Source(s):
Kew Past
The Hanoverian nursery
In 1718 George, then Prince of Wales later George II, and his consort Caroline acquired Ormonde Lodge and its estate from the Duke's brother. When the Prince acceded to the throne, the expansion of the household required the expansion of the estate. Caroline was responsible for the acquisition of this property, the Dutch House which is now also known as Kew Palace. This then became the nursery for her children. Subsequently her grandson lived there from infancy until he ascended the throne as George III. After he moved to the White House George III also placed his children in the Dutch House.
O/S Co-ords:1840.7737
Source(s):
Kew Past
George III - Residence until accession
His father and mother, Frederick and Augusta, lived at the house they had turned into White House. George lived, from his early teens until his accession, here in the Dutch House which as it stands today is often called Kew Palace. He then moved to Richmond Lodge although later redeveloping the White House of his parents into the first Kew Palace.
O/S Co-ords:1840.7737
Source(s):
Kew Past