The Kew Palace is a minor royal residence built in Kew, the place from which it takes its name, in 1631. It was part of a complex of three palaces, all called Kew Palace, but two of which have not survived today.

Of the three, the only one that still exists is the second, formerly also known as the Old Palace or Dutch House.

It is mainly known for being the residence of King George III who bought it on a long lease from the descendants of the previous owner, Sir. Richard Lewett.

The king then bought it definitively in 1781 for only twenty thousand pounds.

Here the king lived and died from a long and debilitating mental illness.

From an architectural point of view, the Kew Palace represents a notable example of the Mannerist style and preserves important works of art including a series created by Canaletto and the famous painting from the Florence gallery by Johann Zoffany.

The historic gardens also join the palace.