Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBTower of London Monday 23 September: 10:00-17:30. Show. Last timeslot: 15:30. Wharf Opening times: Daily: 07:00-19:00. Check upcoming Wharf closures. Please check for full opening hours and information on closures and notices.
Visit the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBTower of London Monday 23 September: 10:00-17:30. Show. Last timeslot: 15:30. Wharf Opening times: Daily: 07:00-19:00. Check upcoming Wharf closures. Please check for full opening hours and information on closures and notices.
The Crown Jewels | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
WEBThe Crown Jewels collection includes St Edward’s Crown, which is only used to crown a new king or queen during the coronation ceremony and the Imperial State Crown, used by the monarch at state occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament. The Crown Jewels have been protected at the Tower of London since the 1660s, where they have ...
Anne Boleyn | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBMay 19, 2011 · Anne was arrested on 2 May 1536 and taken by barge to the Tower of London, arriving at the private postern gate (now the Byward Tower). Henry VIII, notoriously prone to suspicion, and now besotted with one of Anne’s own ladies-in-waiting, Jane Seymour, ignored the Queen’s protestations of innocence. A sham trial …
Official Site | Historic Royal Palaces
WEBWelcome to Historic Royal Palaces. Experience history where it happened as we bring our six iconic palaces and their stories to life. Book your tickets online today.
Queen Victoria | Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBWhen the future Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace in 1819, she was fifth in line to the throne. However, by the time she was 18, a quick succession of deaths among her relatives accelerated her to accession. She accepted the crown as an inexperienced teenager; when she died, aged 81, she was known as ‘the Grandmother of Europe’.
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBAt weekends, see our historic cookery and discover what it was like to work in Henry VIII’s Kitchens in the 16th century. Weekends and bank holidays until 15 December. Excludes 13/26/27 October and 02/03 November. 10:00 - 16:00. Hampton Court Palace. Included in palace admission (Members go free) Learn more.
Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBExplore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments. Uncover forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago in Untold Lives: A Palace at Work.
The Story of the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBNov 3, 2011 · Mighty fortress. Royal palace. Infamous prison. When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify. As protector of the Crown Jewels, home of the Yeomen ...
Visit Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBKensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX. We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience. Dedicated facilities and carer tickets available. Accessible parking is available on site but we …
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