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Kings and queens of the Georgian period

Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?

George III

Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’

William IV

The unexpected king, who lived in Bushy Park, near Hampton Court Palace and was married at Kew Palace

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

Mehmet von Königstreu

An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court

William Kent

Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

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Royal Kew

Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.

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Hidden Spaces Tours

Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.

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Georgian Story

Discover the grandeur of the Georgian royal court and follow in the footsteps of queens and kings in the rooms where they lived and entertained guests.

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The Benjamin Franklin Dining Room

Discover the State Dining room and a special display exploring Hillsborough's historic American connections.

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Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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The Royal Kitchens

Get an insight into life 'below stairs' at Kew Palace in the Royal Kitchens, preserved as they were in 1818 during the reign of George III.

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Queen Charlotte's Boudoir

A private sitting room where the Queen and her daughters passed hours waiting for news from doctors about the King's treatment.

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Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Discover a queen's rustic country retreat in the grounds of Kew Palace with a visit to Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.

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Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room

Explore Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room, the largest and grandest room in Kew Palace.

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Kings and Queens of England and Britain

See the list of kings and queens who reigned as monarchs of England and Britain from the Normans (1066) through to the Windsors, including King Charles III.

Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection

Containing over 10,000 items, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is a Designated collection of national and international importance, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces.

The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London

Misha Ewen, Curator of Inclusive History, reflects upon her research on the life of Edward Francis - an enslaved African man who lived at the Tower of London in the late 17th century.

Sideron and Cupido: Two untold lives at Hampton Court Palace

In 1795, two remarkable men arrived at Hampton Court Palace in the entourage of the Prince of Orange. Enslaved as children and given to the Prince as 'gifts', Sideron and Cupido now accompanied the Dutch Prince as he fled invasion.

Kew the Music: George III and Queen Charlotte's Instruments

The reign of George III and Queen Charlotte saw a flourishing of arts and culture in Britain. The country's prospering cultural scene was undoubtedly encouraged by the royal couple's personal love of the arts.

Making Your Mark: A Drawing Found During Conservation Work in the Cumberland Suite

During recent conservation work in the Cumberland Suite at Hampton Court Palace, we made an interesting discovery. This drawing (above) was found scratched into a plaster wall that has been covered with wooden panelling for the past 300 years.

Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach

Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.

A Royal History of Princesses and Music

When Caroline of Ansbach moved with the Hanoverian court to London in 1714, Britain saw the start of a new era of princess-led musical connoisseurship.

Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess

George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.