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Palaces

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The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

William III and Mary II

England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

The Crown Jewels

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Elizabeth I

From Tower prisoner to English Queen

The Princes in the Tower

Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?

Catherine Duleep Singh

The Indian Princess who became a 'guarantor' to Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany, and an icon for LGBTQ+ South Asian women

A History of Royal Jubilees

A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.