Four Hundred Years of Spectacle and Glamour!
This year we mark the 400th anniversary of the building of the Banqueting House, ...
What’s in a date? The Use and Usefulness of Anniversaries
Anniversaries of important historic events infest our calendars. Why do we choose to celebrate ...
Royal Wetnurses: the ‘Foster Mothers’ of the Georgian Nursery
Ahead of Mother’s Day, we share the lesser-known histories of the women employed as ...
The Jewish History of the Tower of London
Last month saw the public launch of Historic Royal Palace’s new research project investigating ...
Edward I’s Santa Suit: Christmas in the Medieval Palace
It’s December and many of us will be rushing about looking for gifts for ...
Hampton Court Palace during the First World War
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday give us annual pause to think about the immense ...
The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London
Misha Ewen, Curator of Inclusive History, reflects upon her research on the life of ...
The First World War at the palaces: the Indian Army camp at Hampton...
Standing With Giants installation at Hampton Court Palace © Historic ...
Royal Style in the Making: Meet the toile designers
Diana, Princess of Wales' 'going away' outfit, designed by David ...
Gunpowder, Treason and Prejudice: Guy Fawkes at the Tower of London
This weekend in 1605, the British government brought Guy Fawkes to the Tower of ...