Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution ...

Discover the world-famous collection of treasures including more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones. At the heart of the Crown Jewels collection are English Coronation Regalia – the sacred ...

The palaces in Historic Royal Palaces’ care are all owned by The King 'in Right of Crown', except Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Historic Royal Palaces is contracted by the Secretary of State for ...

All three of Henry VIII's legitimate children – Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – became queens or kings of England. They ruled consecutively after Henry’s death as Edward VI (1547-53), Mary I (1553-58) ...

Discover a winter wonderland with 100+ artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace Discover a winter wonderland with 100+ artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace Henry VIII's famous palace will be ...

In the 1500s, a monarch’s home was the centre of the nation. Wherever the monarch resided, he or she would be surrounded by the court. These were people of high rank and their servants. Under the ...

Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria's famed ...

Discover this and other centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London Discover this and other centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London While the Tower remains a living fortress, changing and ...

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty: a 500-year old royal pleasure palace Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty: a 500-year old royal pleasure palace The original Tudor Hampton Court Palace ...

Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I was a defining point in his reign Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I was a defining point in his reign At 6pm ...

As a King, Charles I was disastrous; as a man, he faced his death with courage and dignity. His trial and execution were the first of their kind. Charles I only became heir when his brother Henry died ...

John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. While serving two kings, he bore witness to some ...