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Historic Royal Palaces blog

Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces

A gold 1920s wedding dress for the bride who wanted to shine

31 January 2025

For a glittering twist on 1920s wedding dress inspiration, look no further than the Hon. Ursula Mary Lawley's gold wedding ensemble.

'Buried Among Kings': Hampton Court and the Coffin of the Unknown Warrior

11 November 2024

On 11 November 1920 the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, in a coffin said to have been made of Hampton Court oak. Here, Assistant Curator Minette Butler investigates this curious palace story, including an unexpected link to the Tower of London.