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The Royal Household in the Medieval Period
What was it like to live and work in the Medieval 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
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
What's on
- 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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Daily from 20 April 2026
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- For members
- 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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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
- 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)
- 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.
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11-12 and 18-19 July 2026
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
- Things to see
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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Open (Closed 13 March)
- 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 (closed 04 February - 13 February 2026)
- 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 opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Discover more
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.