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Living in Chelsea (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital)
Chelsea is an affluent area in West London, bounded to the south by the River Thames. Chelsea is
home to one of the largest communities of Americans living outside the United States, with 6.53% of
Chelsea residents being born in the U.S.
This is one of London’s most affluent and fashionable neighbourhoods, and the boutiques along the
King’s Road are as manicured as the residents. Duke of York Square is home to one of Europe’s largest
Zara stores and other top brands, such as Banana Republic and All Saints. For high-end jewellery and
designer clothing take your credit card to Sloane Street, home to Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Prada, Hermes
and more.
Other interesting facts about Chelsea:
• It's a Royal borough
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Kensington and Chelsea is the second smallest London borough.
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It's home to some of the world's most famous shops such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols
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Isaac Newton and Queen Elizabeth 1 have both lived in the borough
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The royal borough of Kensington even has its own motto "Quam Bonum in Unum Habitaire"
- How good to dwell in unity.
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It has the highest life expectancy in London
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It is home to Notting Hill Carnival
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