A living Tudor world

Join King Henry and his family at his favourite palace

Dressing the lady

Come to the King's finest palace and experience the splendors of his court. Take part in royal entertainments, fine tune your courtly charms and uncover the political and domestic dramas that plague our king. 

Henry VIII takes a sixth brideEngland’s five times unlucky but still most eligible widower/divorcé will be tying the knot at his favourite home, Hampton Court Palace. Meet his beautiful bride to be, Kateryn Parr, help her to make the decision which will change her life and advise her on her wedding dress. Commiserate with her disappointed ex, hear the behind the scenes gossip from those who know the couple best and learn what it takes to be a Tudor A-lister

Henry's wives: See the surprising and unusual portraits of Henry's six wives in our slideshow >

Order of service

Click here to see the order of service for the marriage of His Majesty King Henry VIII to Kateryn Parr at Hampton Court Palace.  


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Message board

If Henry VIII was still alive today, but wasn't a king, what do you think he would be? A gangster, rock star or politician?. We would love to hear your thoughts. Click here to visit the Henry VIII message board >


Fun and games

Henry VIII's jousting gameWant to make your own tudor costume or joust in a tournament for Henry VIII? Click here to find out more >

    

Further information

  • For information on how to get to Hampton Court Palace, click here >
  • For tickets and prices to Hampton Court Palace, click here >