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The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
History Collection
Our History collection contains objects relating to the lives of those who have lived within them.
Historic Royal Palaces Collections
Our collections include more than 60,000 objects relating to the history of the palaces and the lives of those who have lived within them.
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
A History of Royal Jubilees
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
What's on
- For members
- Events
Members-only Ceremony of the Keys
Members-only access to the traditional locking up of the Tower of London, the Ceremony of the Keys.
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14 September, 19 October 2025
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- 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 from 17 September to 19 September, and partially closed from 24 to to 26 September).
- 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.
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Open Wednesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Gun salute
See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.
- Selected dates
- Tower of London
- Free
- Things to see
Cumberland Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more at the Cumberland Art Gallery 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)
Discover more
History Collection
Our History collection contains objects relating to the lives of those who have lived within them.
Historic Royal Palaces Collections
Our collections include more than 60,000 objects relating to the history of the palaces and the lives of those who have lived within them.
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
FAQs
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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.’
Accessibility
The Tower of London aims to be accessible to all - find out more about accessibility for those with mobility needs or visual impairments.