Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Geography
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Shown within Greater London
Official website	http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/
Status	London borough Royal borough
Area — Total	Ranked Ranked 353rd 12.13 km²
ONS code	00AW
Admin HQ	Kensington
Demographics
Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density	Ranked 67th (of 354) 196,200 16,175 / km²
Ethnicity	79.0% White 7.0% Afro-Caribbean 4.9% South Asian 1.6% Chinese Expatriate Origins: 5.1% United States, 3% France
Politics
Leadership	Leader & Cabinet
Mayor	Cllr Andrew Dalton
Executive	Conservative
MPs	Karen Buck (Lab) Malcolm Rifkind (Con)
London Assembly — Member	West Central Angie Bray (Con)

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a special part of London. It is located west of central London. This area is known as a "London borough" and also a "Royal borough."

Before 1965, Kensington and Chelsea were two separate areas. Now, they are joined together to form one borough. Many different districts are part of this borough, including Notting Hill in North Kensington.

Greater London • London • City of London
London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster Sui generis: City of London (Exclaves: Inner Temple • Middle Temple) See also: Greater London Authority • London Assembly • Mayor of London

Exploring Kensington and Chelsea
- What is a Royal Borough?
- Who Leads the Borough?
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Exploring Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea is a vibrant area in London. It is known for its beautiful buildings and green spaces. Many people from all over the world live here.

What is a Royal Borough?

A "Royal borough" is a special title given to certain areas in the United Kingdom. This title is usually given because of a historical connection to the Royal Family. Kensington and Chelsea earned this title because of its long history with the British monarchy.

Who Leads the Borough?

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there.

The Borough's Leaders

The main leaders are the Leader and the Cabinet. They make important decisions for the borough. The Mayor, currently Cllr Andrew Dalton, is also an important figure.

Representing the People

People in Kensington and Chelsea are represented in the national government by Members of Parliament (MPs). These MPs speak for the borough in the UK Parliament. Karen Buck and Malcolm Rifkind are the current MPs for this area.

London-Wide Representation

The borough is also part of a larger area called West Central London. This area has a representative in the Greater London Authority (GLA). The GLA helps govern all of London. Angie Bray is the GLA member for this area.