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Kensington and Chelsea, royal borough, one of the boroughs of Greater London, on the northern bank of the Thames River. It was formed in 1965 with the merging of the separate boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea. It is chiefly a residential district and has fashionable shopping areas. In the late 17th century, Nottingham House, in Kensington, became a royal residence. It was later remodeled by the architect Sir Christopher Wren and became known as Kensington Palace. Also in Kensington are the British Museum (Natural History), the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Colleges of Science, Art, and Music, and the Royal Albert Hall. Chelsea has been known since the 18th century for its writers, artists, and musicians. Among its landmarks are the Royal Hospital (for disabled soldiers) and the Sloane Botanic Gardens. Population (1996 estimate) 159,039.
