A 1776 engraving of the House from "A New Display of the Beauties of England"
House & Family History: Frederick, Princes of Wales, hired William Kent in the 1730s to rebuild Capell House, afterward known as The White House because of its newly-plastered exterior. The White House and Cliveden were Frederick's primary country seats. At The White House the prince entertained artists and the literati of the day, including Alexander Pope, who lived at nearby Twickenham. Of the many royal buildings that once existed here, Kew Palace is the only significant survivor.
Architect: William Kent
Date: 1731-35Architect: William Oldham Chambers
Date: 1772-73
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 244, 616
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Grade I
Past Seat / Home of: Richard Bennet, until 1658. Henry Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Tewkesbury, until 1696. Samuel Molyneux, early 18th century. Nathaniel St. André, early 18th century. Frederick, Princes of Wales (as tenant), 1728-51. King George III and Queen Charlotte, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No