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Hampton Court Conference of 1604

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

William IV

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

The royal household in the medieval period

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

Mehmet von Königstreu

An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court

Robert Dudley

Prisoner, favourite and Earl of Leicester

Eleanor of Provence

A powerful and political Queen

Henry VIII’s 'wives': six queens, six women

These six queens consort all had one man in common. But is it possible to understand them as individuals, even after 500 years?

Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

The Field of Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I in 1520 was a defining point in his reign

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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.

Christmas in the Tudor Court

Tracy Borman heads back to the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I for a Christmas like no other.

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.

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.

The rise and fall of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

Historian Gareth Russell picks up the tale of a scandal that no one had foreseen when the inoffensive Robert Carr arrived at James VI's court.

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.

Researching and redecorating Queen Victoria's childhood home

On 24th May 1819 at Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria was born. On 24th May 2019, her 200th birthday, the home of her youth will be re-opened to visitors after a major makeover in the form of a new exhibition called ‘Victoria: A Royal Childhood.’

A royal Russian resident: Grand Duchess Xenia Romanov at Hampton Court Palace

On 6 April 1917, in the midst of violence and unrest, Grand Duchess Xenia Romanov left St Petersburg on a train to the Crimea, never to return again. Xenia's journey into exile eventually brought her to Hampton Court Palace.

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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 Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms

Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.

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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 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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Great Watching Chamber

Discover Henry VIII’s State Apartments and the battle for power at the Tudor court in the Great Watching Chamber.

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Fountain Court

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

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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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Medieval Palace

Newly refurbished in May 2025, discover the colour, splendour, and people of the medieval Tower of London.

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