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Inside Story Issue 60

At the start of this year, as we celebrated 20 years of Historic Royal Palaces membership, we asked you to share your favourite moments at the palaces – in pictures!

We’ve had hundreds of responses, and we enjoyed seeing them all; here are just a few of our favourites. Thank you to everyone who sent in such lovely photographs capturing the memories that make membership so special.

Memories made at the palaces

Member submitted photos for inclusion in 'Louder than words'.

A little palace adventure

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

A front-row view of history

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

Palace days out together

Member submitted photos for inclusion in 'Louder than words'.

Old games, new memories

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

Magic in the making

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

Stopping to smell the tulips

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

A fountain of fun

HRP members in response to Membership ask for member photos for inclusion in Inside Story magazine.

In the company of ravens

Member submitted photos for inclusion in 'Louder than words'.

Getting the hang of the maze

Member submitted photos for inclusion in 'Louder than words'.

London beyond the battlements

Models shoot around the Tower (exterior): showing a couple taking a 'selfie' in front of South Battlements and Tower Bridge.

Keep the memories coming

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Chief Executive John Barnes

Thank you

For two decades, your support has helped us open up our palaces and share their remarkable stories. Hear from Chief Executive John Barnes about the difference members continue to make.

Support us

As the independent charity that loves and looks after these palaces, we rely on members like you to help give them a future. Thank you for your support – and for sharing the moments that make them special. Discover how you can do even more to help care for the palaces and the stories that shape us all. 

A conservator attends to a gold 1920s wedding dress, tiara and shoes on a mannequin.

Leave a legacy

Large or small, every legacy is important and makes a real difference to our work. All our administrative costs are covered by our daily visitor income, so gifts left to us through wills go directly towards our charitable work. 

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Volunteers at Hampton Court Palace: Three volunteers are shown in the Colonnade in Clock court. One volunteer is a wheelchair user.

Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the day-to-day running of the palaces, from helping to welcome our visitors to supporting our learning and engagement team with family learning activities. Find interesting and challenging roles in a unique working environment. 

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Spring evergreen shoot at Hampton Court Palace with HRP members and members of staff. These photos were taken in the East Front Gardens.

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