Kensington Palace carries centuries of haunting lore, Princess Sophia (1777–1848) is often seen drifting in a black dress through the State Apartments. Staff and visitors have reported doors opening unaided, phantom footsteps, and spectral figures in the King’s Gallery, with some claiming an uneasy hush surrounds the chambers where Queen Victoria once lived. More recently, mourners and tourists alike have spoken of sensing the presence of Princess Diana, especially near her former apartments and the palace gardens, where memorials still draw visitors.