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England’s more recent royalty, Princess Diana, resided at Kensington Palace. Currently, her son, Prince William, and his family live there.

In addition to prisoners, the Tower of London also housed animals, making it the first London Zoo.

London became the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times in 1908, 1948 and 2012.

The Shard, a 72-story building near London Bridge, holds the honor as the tallest building in the European Union. 

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Shangri-La The Shard, London

Shangri-La The Shard, London

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The Shard

This hotel occupies 18 floors of an iconic London skyscraper and has some of the most awe-inspiring views of the city. Bask in the glory of London from one of the 202-room hotel’s 34th- to 52nd-floor accommodations.

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