Kensington is an area of London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) west of Central London.
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For strategic planning, since 2011 there has been a Central London sub-region comprising the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and the City of London.
The borough of Kensington and Chelsea, forming part of London's fashionable West End district, is predominantly residential in character and includes a royal palace and the embassies of several countries.
Amongst the most sought-after areas of London, situated in the South West of London, between Chelsea and Hyde Park, Kensington is a very affluent area that welcomes many visitors throughout the year. Summer is especially popular with tourists flocking to the nearby museums, Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.