His Royal Highness The Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh

Historic Royal Palaces joins the Royal Family and millions of people across the country in mourning the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page.

 

 

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Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page

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Tracey Tooley investigating Hampton Court Palace with Tudor figures from history.

Tracey Tooley Investigates… Henry VIII: Video Playlist

Join our intrepid history reporter, Tracey Tooley, on her mission to uncover England’s most infamous monarch, Henry VIII.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

Tudors
A close view of some of the 888,246 ceramic poppies that form the 2014 Blood Swept Land and Seas of Red poppy installation, representing each of the commonwealth servicemen and women killed in the First World War.

Why Should We Remember the First World War? Video | Learning resource

In 2014, students responded to the question. These are their thoughts.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

Wars

A Right Royal Wedding | Learning resource

Delve into the story behind the public celebration of royal weddings.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

HistoryArt & Design

Topic

Victorians
A view of the 888,246 ceramic poppies that form the 2014 Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red poppy installation, representing each of the commonwealth servicemen and women killed in the First World War. General The Lord Dannatt, Constable of the Tower of London is just seen in the centre background.

Why is 100 Years Significant? Video | Learning resource

In 2014, children responded to this question. These are their responses.

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KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

20th and 21st CenturyWars
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officer's Mess outside

Stories from the Fusilier Museum: Video

What do a musket ball, sweetheart badge and Donald Duck have to do with the Fusiliers?

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

TudorsVictorians

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens: SEND Visual Story

A visual story guide to support a visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

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SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)KS5 (age 16+)

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HistoryEnglish
Exterior of the Waterloo Block at Tower of London.

A Short History of the Tower of London: Presentation

Key events which have shaped the Tower of London across time.

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KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)Home EducatorsInternational

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History

Topic

NormansMedievalTudorsStuartsElizabethansGeorgiansVictoriansCastles
Costumed interpreters dressed as Sergeant of the Cellar, Kitchen Clerk and Master Cook

Undercover Time Explorer: Tudor Kitchens Game

Go back in time to Henry VIII's Tudor Kitchens and prepare a feast fit for the King! But avoid being caught as an imposter!

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

History

Topic

Tudors
Illustration of John Gerard as he climbs down a rope to the river where a man in a boat awaits him.

Story Shuffle: Tower of London Game

Unscramble jumbled up stories and find out when in history they took place.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)

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HistoryEnglish

Topic

NormansMedievalTudorsElizabethansVictorians20th and 21st Century
Portrait of Queen Victoria. She wears the ribbon and star of the Garter and the Crown of India.

Queen Victoria: Family Tree

Charts Queen Victoria's claim to the English throne.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)Home EducatorsInternational

Subject

History

Topic

Victorians
Dr Sally Tuckett visits the Cupola Room at Kensington Palace.

Interview on historic royal fashion: Video

Dr Sally Tuckett, University of Glasgow, describes why the study of fashion and dress is so useful for social historians.

Key Stage

KS5 (age 16+)

Subject

Art & Design

Topic

Georgians
Tudor food is prepared on a table in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace

Tudor Kitchens: SEND Visual Story

Contains a visual story, support notes and Widgit symbol sheet.

Key Stage

SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

History

Topic

Tudors