Kensington Palace, London Size:L: 90 x 60cm He wears a box inscribed

He wears a box inscribed Lady Eliza[beth's] Muff Box

Tombs of Eustace de Fauconberg

with figures and horse-drawn carriages in front

de la Rue at Cujuli

'Turdus minimus'

Kensington Palace, London Size:L: 90 x 60cm He wears a box inscribedKensington Palace, London, 1730. Originally built in the 17th century as the residence of the Earl of Nottingham, Kensington Palace was acquired by King William III in 1689. The King desired a residence close to London but away from its smoky air which aggravated his asthma. At the time Kensington was a village outside the capital and fitted the bill perfectly. The palace was improved and extended by Sir Christopher Wren and a carriage road was built