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Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

Hampton Court Conference of 1604

One of the most enduring aspects of James I's reign

The royal court in the Tudor period

The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen

The royal household in the medieval period

What was it like to live and work in the Medieval Palace?

William IV

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

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

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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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  • Tours and talks

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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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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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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The Chapel Royal

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.

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Henry VIII's Joust

Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.

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The King's Staircase

Discover the intriguing and unexpected characters depicted on the grand entrance to the King's State Apartments.

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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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Fountain Court

Designed by Christopher Wren, explore the elegant baroque architecture of Fountain Court.

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Tudor royal wedding traditions: How Henry VIII and his family said 'I do'

Tracy Borman explores some notable Tudor royal weddings and their traditions, from private nighttime ceremonies to grand celebrations.

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.