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Historic Royal Palaces blog

Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces

'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.

Conserving Henry VIII's Abraham Tapestries

18 October 2024

Textile Treatment Conservator Alice Young introduces a new major project at Historic Royal Palaces, to keep the Abraham tapestries looking their best for future generations.