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Kensington & Chelsea versus Westminster: Where to Live in Central London as a Family
20 years living across Marble Arch, St James, Kensington and Chelsea. An honest resident’s guide to which area actually works for families, and why the answer depends entirely on which season of life you are in.
The Kensington Diary
19 hours ago10 min read


The Emotional Cost of London’s Independent School Preparation Process: What Nobody Prepares You For
It feels like everyone else knows something you don’t. This world is gatekept, deliberately. The parents who have navigated it successfully don’t share what they know. The schools leave it till late. The tutors and agencies share only when you engage them. An honest account of what the selective school process actually costs emotionally, and what nobody prepares you for.
The Kensington Diary
Dec 7, 20258 min read
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