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The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The story of Hillsborough Castle

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

The Rubens ceiling

The crowning glory of the Banqueting House

The story of Banqueting House

Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution

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Vertical shot looking straight up at Rubens' Ceiling at Banqueting House Whitehall, London
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Rubens ceiling

Marvel at Sir Peter Paul Rubens' ceiling in its original setting of Inigo Jones' spectacular Banqueting House.

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Banqueting House

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Banqueting Hall

Experience James I's breathtaking Banqueting Hall, created in 1622 as a venue for extravagant Jacobean entertainments.

Open daily

Banqueting House

1 hour

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The King's Great Bedchamber, looking north. Objects seen include the state bed (1716) carved by Richard Roberts (active 1714-29), "Purchase of the Field of Ephron" wall tapestry attributed to Pieter Coeck van Aelst (1502-50) (on the right of the image), also showing part of the ceiling painting (c1701) by Antonio Verrio (c. 1639-1707).
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William III's apartments

Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III and Mary II at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.

Open daily (State Apartments closed 26 November-07 December 2018)

Hampton Court Palace

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The staircase was painted by William Kent and completed in 1724. The walls depicts an elaborate arcaded gallery with figures behind a balustrade. Many are identifiable as members of King George I's court. The wrought iron balustrade is by Jean Tijou
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The King’s Staircase

Discover the intriguing and unexpected characters depicted on the grand entrance to the King's State Apartments.

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Kensington Palace

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The bright red walls and hanging art in the King's Gallery at Kensington Palace
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The King’s Gallery

Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.

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Kensington Palace

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The Queen’s State Apartments

Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace that were once used by Queen Mary II for relaxation and sleep.

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Kensington Palace

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Green and gold dragons on the Pagoda at Kew Palace

How we brought dragons back to Kew

80 new dragons now adorn the Great Pagoda at Kew once more, following a major conservation project by Historic Royal Palaces.

Art at the palaces

Art and decorative arts collections at Historic Royal Palaces.