Henry's Women exhibition

A temporary exhibition about Henry VIII’s wives and his dynastic quest - ends 2 August 2009

Exhibition now over

Exhibitions 2009

Meet Henry's wives


Henry women

Meet the other women in Henry's life

Surprising and unusual portraits of each of Henry VIII's wives were brought together for the first time at Hampton Court Palace along with some of their personal objects. Two of the most important paintings of Henry's daughters, Mary I and Elizabeth I, joined these portraits. 

Other items on display ranged from a lock of Kateryn Parr’s hair to the music book written for Anne Boleyn by one of her alleged lovers. The exhibition was hosted in King Henry VIII’s Council Chamber which was opened to the public for the first time.

Please note: Henry's Women exhibition is now over

In pictures: See the portraits of Henry's six wives in our slideshow »

Henry VIII: heads and hearts


 Henry VIII: heads and hearts
Come to Hampton Court Palace and commemorate 500 years since Henry VIII's accession to the English throne. Be part of the celebrations of Henry's wedding to his sixth wife, Kateryn Parr. Opens 10 April 2009. Click here to find out more >  

Video: Click here to watch the trailer of Henry VIII: heads and hearts »