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John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
Catalina of Motril
A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets
Tudor food and eating
Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court
Eleanor of Provence
A powerful and political Queen
What's on
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- Events
Members-Only Days at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall on this exclusive members-only day after its temporary closure. Learn all about this iconic building and its rich history.
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26 February, 21 March, 10 April, 02 May, 28 May, 27 June
- 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
- Banqueting House
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.
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Open Wednesday - Saturday (opens at 11:30 on 14 January)
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The King's Staircase
Discover the intriguing and unexpected characters depicted on the grand entrance to the King's State Apartments.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Medieval Palace
Newly refurbished in May 2025, discover the colour, splendour, and people of the medieval Tower of London.
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Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Great Watching Chamber
Discover Henry VIII’s State Apartments and the battle for power at the Tudor court in the Great Watching Chamber.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
William III's apartments
Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Henry VIII's Kitchens
Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Fountain Court
Designed by Christopher Wren, explore the elegant baroque architecture of Fountain Court.
- Open
- In line with palace hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Conserving the Ruben's ceiling
Conserving the Ruben's ceiling
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.
Christmas in the Tudor Court
Tracy Borman heads back to the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I for a Christmas like no other.
Elizabeth I: History's Healthiest Monarch?
Elizabeth I was top of the Tudor tree when it came to health and fitness. Always a resourceful woman, she chased away ‘melancholy’ with a whole host of entertaining pursuits.
George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham
In the ruthless world of the Stuart court, royal favour was everything. No one knew this better than George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, whose rise to power was built on the love and patronage of James I.
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.
HRP Handover: Michael Ohajuru on the Black Presence at the Tudor Court
We’re handing over to historian Michael Ohajuru to discuss the presence of Black people at the Tudor court, including a figure you may have already heard of: John Blanke.
Princess Mary, Henry VIII and Tudor history's greatest battle of wills
Chief Historian Tracy Borman explores the dramatic battle of wills between Mary and her tyrannical father.
Catherine Howard's proclamation as Queen, Hampton Court, 1540
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.