Why is it called Kew?
Why is it called Kew? Etymology. The name Kew, recorded in 1327 as Cayho, is a combination of two words: the Old French kai (landing place; quay derives from this) and Old English hoh (spur of land). The land spur is formed by the bend in the Thames.
What is the meaning of Kew?
Kew in British English (kju? ) noun. part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for Kew Gardens (the Royal Botanic Gardens), established in 1759 and given to the nation in 1841.
Did Queen Charlotte live at Kew?
Queen Charlotte and her family enjoyed many happy summers at Kew before the King became ill. The palace had begun life as a private home and retained an intimate, domestic feel. Life there was relaxed, with the King and Queen walking in the gardens unescorted.