Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces
How Henry VII used his Welsh ancestry to secure the English Crown
27 February 2026
The Tudors are England's most famous royal dynasty, but their origins begin far from the centres of English power. They begin in rural Wales.
Njinga Mbande and Elizabeth I: two extraordinary queens
23 February 2026
Queen Njinga Mbande and Elizabeth I of England were both highly competent rulers, devoted to their people, and they remain profoundly impactful. But there was one big difference between them.
How did Henry VIII and his family say 'I do'?
09 February 2026
Tracy Borman explores some notable Tudor royal weddings and their traditions, from private nighttime ceremonies to grand celebrations.
The truth behind Elizabeth I and the 'Bisley Boy' myth
12 January 2026
Tracy Borman explores the real story behind the infamous ‘Bisley Boy’ myth – one of the more outlandish theories about Elizabeth I.
Christmas in the Tudor royal court
22 December 2025
Tracy Borman heads back to the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I for a Christmas like no other.
Famous ghost stories of the Tower of London
24 November 2025
Take a walk through the Tower of London’s shadowy corridors, to uncover the chilling tales of its most famous ghosts and paranormal activity.
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.
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.