在英國倫敦參觀了威廉王子與凱特王妃的肯辛頓花園寓所（Kensington Gardens）、大英博物館（British Museum）及白金漢宮（Buckingham Palace）。我也搭乘倫敦地鐵皮卡迪利線（Piccadilly Line），遊覽了柯芬園（Covent Garden）、皇家藝術學院（The Royal Academy of Arts）、牛津街（Oxford Street）及攝政街（Regent Street）等地。
In London, I visited Prince William and Kate Middleton’s residence at Kensington Gardens, the British Museum, and Buckingham Palace. I also rode the Piccadilly Line to explore Covent Garden, The Royal Academy of Arts, Oxford Street, and Regent Street.
漫步在攝政街與牛津街時，彷彿置身台北西門町或士林夜市。傍晚六點下班時分，街上滿是熙熙攘攘的人潮，腳步不自覺加快。攝政街與牛津街的交叉路口，聚集了來自世界各地的旅人，成為倫敦街頭的熱鬧縮影。
行人提著大包小包，彷彿提前慶祝某個節日。英國青少年肆意嬉笑，展現青春活力；上班族下班後在街角喝啤酒，暫解壓力；年長與中年人則帶著家人用餐。這一幕，正是全球化與商業化下倫敦的生動寫照。
Strolling through Regent Street and Oxford Street felt like being in Taipei’s Ximending or Shilin Night Market. At 6 p.m., during the evening rush, the streets were packed with bustling crowds, urging me to quicken my pace. The intersection of Regent and Oxford Streets teemed with travelers from around the world, embodying London’s vibrant street scene.
Pedestrians carried bags of all sizes, as if celebrating a festival early. British teens laughed freely, brimming with youthful energy; office workers unwound with beers at street corners; older adults and middle-aged families dined together. This is a vivid snapshot of London in the era of globalization and commercialization.
隔日參觀威廉王子與凱特王妃的肯辛頓花園寓所（Kensington Gardens），體驗到一種截然不同的英國風情。
The next day, visiting Prince William and Kate Middleton’s residence at Kensington Gardens offered a distinctly different British experience.
肯辛頓花園寓所（Kensington Gardens）曾是黛安娜王妃生前的住所，如今是威廉王子與凱特王妃等皇室成員的居所。自黛安娜王妃逝世後，威廉王子與凱特王妃成為廣受世人讚譽的皇室貴族。
或許因為威廉王子與凱特王妃少了其他貴族常見的驕奢之氣，他們平易近人的形象深受英國及全球民眾的喜愛與敬仰。特別是他們新生的小孩頻頻以可愛萌樣出現在媒體上，更讓人對這對皇室夫婦倍感親切。
Kensington Gardens, once the residence of Princess Diana, is now home to Prince William, Kate Middleton, and other royals. Since Diana’s passing, William and Kate have been among the most admired royal figures worldwide.
Perhaps due to their lack of the ostentatious extravagance often associated with nobility, their approachable and relatable image has won the hearts of the British public and people globally. Their newborn children, frequently featured in the media with their adorable charm, further endear them to many.
肯辛頓花園寓所（Kensington Gardens）目前對外開放參觀展覽，包括維多利亞女王的遺物、英國歷代服飾的服飾博物館，以及黛安娜王妃服飾的特別展覽（如2025年的「Dress Codes」展，展示其綠絲絨禮服與紅閃耀晚禮服）。肯辛頓宮的展覽雖不像大英博物館（British Museum）那般以各種藝術品為主，但能窺見英國貴族生活的縮影。
參觀後，可在廣闊的海德公園（Hyde Park）及肯辛頓花園散步。寓所廣場還有個人造湖，充滿簡潔的英式鄉村風情。許多英國民眾在此遛狗、騎車、散步，三三兩兩的情侶依偎，展現倫敦人最日常簡單的喜樂生活。
Kensington Gardens residence is currently open to the public for exhibitions featuring Queen Victoria’s relics, a costume museum with British historical attire, and special displays of Princess Diana’s dresses (such as the 2025 “Dress Codes” exhibition showcasing her green velvet gown and red glittering evening dress). While Kensington Palace’s exhibits don’t emphasize standout artworks like the British Museum, they offer a glimpse into the bygone lives of British nobility.
After visiting, one can stroll through the expansive Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The residence square features a man-made lake, evoking a simple English countryside charm. Locals often walk dogs, cycle, or meander here, with couples cuddling in pairs, revealing the everyday joys of London life.
