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The Execution of Charles I

Charles I was tried and sentenced to death for high treason

Katherine Parr

Katherine, the survivor, nursed the ageing King and cared for his children.

Katherine of Aragon

Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s most devoted wife and queen?

Jane Seymour

Henry's third and favourite wife. Tragic victim or ruthless schemer?

Henry VIII's Children

Henry VIII had three children. All three went on to become queens and kings of England.

Henry VIII

‘Golden prince’ turned bloated bully. But was this infamous king all bad?

What's on at the palaces

Young Henry VIII exhibition

Meet the 'pin-up' prince before he became notoriously fat and tyrannical. The Young Henry VIII exhibition at Hampton Court Palace tells the stories of the people who knew him best.

Open daily

Hampton Court Palace
Families Things to see

Henry's Crown

One of the undoubted highlights of a visit to Hampton Court Palace is the sparkling re-creation of Henry VIII's crown on display in the Royal Pew.

Open daily

Hampton Court Palace
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Charles I’s execution site

Walk in the footsteps of the condemned King and stand at the spot where Charles I's execution took place, just outside Banqueting House.

Open Daily

Banqueting House
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The King's State Apartments

Explore the King's State Apartments at Kensington Palace. Wander through a sumptuous set of rooms, each one grander than the last.

Open daily

Kensington Palace
Highlights Things to see