The Abrahams were woven by Willem de Kempaneer and were acquired by Henry VIII in the 1540s. In the intervening centuries, the tapestries continued to be held in the highest regard; when not on ...

Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall. Banqueting House is now closed for a period of essential re-servicing, conservation, and ...

Meals were not just about eating. They were a display of the monarch’s power. Exotic foods demonstrated wealth, while seating arrangements reflected the court’s hierarchy. By Henry VIII’s reign, the ...

Discover the world-famous collection of treasures including more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones. At the heart of the Crown Jewels collection are English Coronation Regalia – the sacred ...

All three of Henry VIII's legitimate children – Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – became queens or kings of England. They ruled consecutively after Henry’s death as Edward VI (1547-53), Mary I (1553-58) ...

The palaces in Historic Royal Palaces’ care are all owned by The King 'in Right of Crown', except Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Historic Royal Palaces is contracted by the Secretary of State for ...

These gardens, now visited by thousands of people every year, were once the exclusive playground of kings and queens. New ideas and designs arrived with each new era, from the Tudors through to the ...

Henry VIII's famous palace will be transformed into a food lover’s winter wonderland at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. By popular demand, this favourite festive event is back for two ...

The grand staircase (King's staircase) leads to William III's State Apartments. On the wall is 'Victory of Alexander over the Caesars', by Italian artist Antonio Verrio (c.1636-1707). The 12 Caesars ...

Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel Royal — now lined with 16th century paintings including portraits of Tudor monarchs — and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the ...

Make this festive season memorable for all the family, with a day out to Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. During the day, explore gardens transformed with beautiful decorations inspired ...

The disappearance of the 'Princes in the Tower', Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York in 1483 is one of the most intriguing 'murders' of the Tower of London. The mysterious episode unfolded ...