Features
- Reached via the magnificent King’s Staircase
- Adorned with nearly 3,000 swords, bayonets, muskets and pistols
- Spectacular views of the Privy Garden, especially during the summer months
- Can be used in conjunction with other state rooms
A little history of the space…
The King's Guard Chamber was created with the sovereign's personal safety in mind: King William III’s in particular.
In the late 17th century, Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt the King's and Queen's apartments at Hampton Court for William III and Mary II.