Visit to Kensington Palace

The Last Princesses of Punjab

Following an earlier visit in September, another group of members enjoyed the opportunity to explore The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace.

The exhibition was particularly busy, perhaps unsurprisingly as it was due to close the following day!

It offered a fascinating insight into the lives of Maharaja Duleep Singh’s daughters – Bamba, Catherine and Sophia – and the remarkable challenges and experiences they faced.

Through their individual stories, the exhibition explored a range of important social and historical themes, including the loss of royal status, same-sex relationships, the women’s suffrage movement, wartime evacuation and Jewish sponsorship.

It was a thought-provoking and engaging exhibition, bringing to life the experiences of three extraordinary women whose stories deserve to be remembered.

After all that, there was still time to explore the palace itself, with its richly decorated interiors and magnificent painted ceilings. Members also spotted some rather impressive board games tables, which would surely be the envy of our own board games group!