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William III and Mary II

The royal power couple

Queen Victoria

She reigned for 63 years; by the time she died, Britain was transformed

Henry VIII

‘Golden prince’ turned bloated bully

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why was she executed?

Katherine Parr

Henry VIII's last queen: wife, nurse and loving stepmother

Katherine of Aragon

Henry VIII's first wife. She was 23, he was 17

What's on at the palaces

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).
Things to see

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.

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Hampton Court Palace

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A live interpreter dressed as a Tudor Lady and a Live Interpreter dressed as a Tudor Gentlemen are kneeling on either side of a padlocked chest in the Great Watching Chamber. They are arguing.
Events Families

Henry VIII's Tudor Court: A Queen in Danger

Step into the dangerous declining years of Henry’s VIII’s reign. Choose your enemies, choose your friends, but choose wisely.

Saturdays and Sundays only

Hampton Court Palace

11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30

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Photo of an exhibition at the Young Henry exhibition at Hampton Court Palace
Families Things to see

Young Henry VIII exhibition

Meet the young Henry VIII, the 'pin-up' prince, through the stories of the people who knew him best.

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Hampton Court Palace

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A gold and purple recreation of Henry VIII's crown on a grey background
Things to see

Henry's Crown

Marvel at the sparkling re-creation of Henry VIII's Crown, on display in the Tudor apartments at Hampton Court Palace.

Open daily

Hampton Court Palace

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Exterior of Banqueting House with Whitehall in the foreground under a blue, partially cloudy sky
Highlights Things to see

Charles I’s execution site

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

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Banqueting House

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Highlights Things to see

The King's State Apartments

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

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Kensington Palace

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