Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces
Princess Margaret and Jose 'Pitoy' Moreno
03 October 2025
PhD researcher Jamie Ostman traces a fascinating story of global royal style, Filipino history and national identity.
Uncovering Edward VI's nursery at Hampton Court Palace
19 September 2025
Assistant Curator of Historic Buildings James Shemmonds traces the story of Edward’s rooms, from his father Henry VIII’s passion for athletic pursuits to the hasty creation of rooms fit for a future king.
How was the Tower saved from the Great Fire of London?
02 September 2025
The Great Fire of London is the most famous blaze in London's history. Here, Curator Charles Farris explores the Tower of London’s role in this terrible and famous event.
Princess Mary, Henry VIII and Tudor history's greatest battle of wills
22 August 2025
Chief Historian Tracy Borman explores the dramatic battle of wills between Mary and her tyrannical father.
The Dress Codes of Diana, Princess of Wales
08 August 2025
Collections Curator Matthew Storey traces Diana, Princess of Wales's style journey through the words of four of her designers, and the extraordinary pieces in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.
Life, death and worship in the Tower of London, Part II
21 July 2025
In the second post of a two-part series, Curator of Historic Buildings Alfred Hawkins explores what the major excavation at the Tower of London in 2025 might tell us about the chapel's history.
Life, death and worship in the Tower of London, Part I
21 July 2025
Curator of Historic Buildings Alfred Hawkins explains the results of continued analysis of a 2019 excavation at the Tower of London, and what they can tell us about the Tower community.
Catherine Howard's proclamation as Queen, Hampton Court, 1540
11 July 2025
Hampton Court is linked to every phase of Catherine Howard's career. But less well known is how Hampton Court birthed Catherine’s tenure as Queen of England.
'Trooping the Colour': The history of the King’s birthday parade
20 June 2025
Jemima Hubberstey, Research Officer at Historic Royal Palaces, explores the history of royal birthday traditions.