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The royal court in the Tudor period
The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen
Eleanor of Provence
A powerful and political Queen
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.
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
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
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
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Medieval Palace
Discover the colour, splendour, and people of the medieval Tower of London.
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Closed until 24 May 2025.
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
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.
- 12-13 and 19-20 July 2025
- 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.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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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Until 28 September 2025
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens and see Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, in the Chapel Royal.
- Open Wednesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 16:00
- 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.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Why we need to stop looking for sex: letters and LGBT+ royal history
'How do you know?' I've been asked this a lot recently when I've been talking about LGBT+ royal history. I'm glad to be asked it, because it gets to the heart of studying LGBT+ identities in the past. In this post, I'd like to talk about the evidence and assumptions, which tell us a lot about sexuality in the past, and today.
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.