Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution ...

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 ...

Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria's famed ...

Discover this and other centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London Discover this and other centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London While the Tower remains a living fortress, changing and ...

John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. While serving two kings, he bore witness to some ...

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the ...

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. Commissioned around 1700 by William III, it covers a third of an acre and is known for confusing and intriguing visitors with its ...

Transport yourself back to the heydey of Tudor cooking and entertainment Transport yourself back to the heydey of Tudor cooking and entertainment Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were the ...

An intimate exhibition exploring the Royal Family’s relationship with the camera An intimate exhibition exploring the Royal Family’s relationship with the camera Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, ...

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 ...

The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is a Designated collection of national and international importance, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces. It contains 10,000 items of historic dress from the 16th ...

As a King, Charles I was disastrous; as a man, he faced his death with courage and dignity. His trial and execution were the first of their kind. Charles I only became heir when his brother Henry died ...