Clive Aslet

Welcome to the doll’s house

Kensington Palace’s new display betrays its magnificent history

What do Historic Royal Palaces think they are doing? They’re the people who look after the five royal palaces not occupied by the Queen, and their activities have been constrained by the fact that most of the contents are owned by her. But the recent reopening of Kensington Palace has gone to their heads.

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When it comes to education, Scotland is an example of what not to do

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