Kensington Palace restoration

A general view shows Kensington Palace, what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, in London, March 20, 2012. Kensington Palace has been transformed following a $19 million restoration project timed to be completed for this summer's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

People look at a photograph of Prince William and his wife, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, taken before they were married by Mario Testino in 2010 and a photograph of the late Princess Margaret, center, taken by her then husband Lord Snowdon in 1967, during a press preview at what will be William and Kate's official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

A woman admires the displays in the Queen's Gallery in Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London.

Models dressed as period courtiers pose for photographs on "the King's Staircase" during a press preview at what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

Wallpaper bearing different drawings of the late Princess Diana by artist Julie Verhoeven is displayed during a press preview visit at what used to be Diana's official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

In this picture taken with a fish-eye lens, people stand around the "luminous lace" light sculpture by designers Loop.pH in the Stone Hall during a press preview at what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

The ivory silk wedding dress worn by Queen Victoria in her marriage to Prince Albert in 1840 is displayed and then reflected in mirrors as part of the exhibition "Victoria Revealed" in the building where she was born, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

A woman walks past wallpaper bearing different drawings of the late Princess Diana during a press preview visit at what used to be her official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

Dresses worn by the late Princess Diana, a fuchsia and purple silk chiffon sari styled dress, center, and reflected in glass at left, designed by Catharine Walker and a classic formal dinner dress of ivory silk crepe, right, also by Catherine Walker are displayed as part of the "Diana: Glimpses of a modern princess" exhibition at what used her official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

A photograph of the late Princess Diana taken by Mario Testino in 1997 is displayed as members of the media work during a press preview at what used to be her official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

Dresses worn by the late Princess Diana, a black and white cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany, second right, and a black ribbed silk shift evening dress by Gianni Versace, right, are displayed alongside photos and design drawings as part of the "Diana: Glimpses of a modern princess" exhibition at what used her official residence, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

In this picture taken with a fish-eye lens, paintings, photographs and writing on the ceiling are displayed during a press preview at what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, Kensington Palace in London, March 20, 2012.

A woman views an art installation in the Queen's Bed Chamber in Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London.

A woman views the dress worn by Queen Victoria on the day she became Queen, when she met with her Privy Council on June 20, 1837, on display in the Red Saloon in Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London. Kensington Palace is due to reopen to the public on March 26, 2012, following a $19 million renovation project. The refurbishment has seen the renovation of the King and Queen's state apartments, a display of dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales and an exhibition charting the life of Queen Victoria.

A cocktail dress designed by Gianni Versace worn by Princess Diana at the Apollo 13 film premiere in London in 1995, on display in Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London.

A woman admires the throne in the King's Presence Chamber in Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London. Kensington Palace is due to reopen to the public on March 26, 2012, following a $19 million renovation project.

A light fitting in a loggia created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee at the entrance to Kensington Palace on March 20, 2012, in London.

A black silk taffeta gown, right, and a classic formal dinner dress of ivory silk crepe, left, both worn by Diana, Princess of Wales are pictured inside Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the restoration of the historic palace. The black silk taffeta gown was worn on Diana's first official engagement with Prince Charles in March 1981, and the classic formal dinner dress was worn by Diana at a state banquet for the King and Queen of Malaysia in 1993.

A display recreates the childhood home of Britain's Princess Victoria in Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the restoration of the historic palace.

A "golden cot" is pictured in Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the $19 million restoration of the historic palace.

The Lord Chamberlain Province Room is pictured in Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the restoration of the historic palace.

A general view of the gardens of Kensington Palace is pictured in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the restoration of the historic palace. The restoration also features an exhibition of dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Victoria's wedding dress.

The statue of Britain's Queen Victoria is pictured outside Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase a the $19 million restoration of the historic palace.

The statue of Britain's Queen Victoria is pictured outside Kensington Palace in central London, on March 20, 2012, during a photocall to showcase the restoration of the historic palace.