Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE DL is a British former media executive, author, and cultural chair. Sir Nicholas was appointed Chair of Historic Royal Palaces by His Majesty the King in September 2023, for ...

The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. HM Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (the Tower) is one of England’s most evocative ancient monuments. There is a tangible sense of ...

Find 12 Days of Christmas magic in our 100-acre gardens Find 12 Days of Christmas magic in our 100-acre gardens Make this festive season memorable for all the family, with a day out to Christmas at ...

The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international ...

Queen Charlotte’s Boudoir was used as a private sitting room by Queen Charlotte and her daughters, Princesses Elizabeth, Augusta and Amelia. By 1804, the ground floor was occupied by George III, while ...

Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria's famed ...

Meals were not just about eating. They were a display of the monarch’s power. Exotic foods demonstrated wealth, while seating arrangements reflected the court’s hierarchy. By Henry VIII’s reign, the ...

Discover a winter wonderland with 100+ artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace Discover a winter wonderland with 100+ artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace Henry VIII's famous palace will be ...

When you become a Patron of Historic Royal Palaces, you will join a like-minded group of individuals who share a passion for history and a love for the six palaces we care for. You will enjoy ...

In late July 1919 one of the most extraordinary but forgotten visits to Hampton Court took place, when a contingent of nearly 1800 troops from the Indian Army, including their British and Indian ...

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. Commissioned around 1700 by William III, it covers a third of an acre and is known for confusing and intriguing visitors with its ...

An intimate exhibition exploring the Royal Family’s relationship with the camera An intimate exhibition exploring the Royal Family’s relationship with the camera Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, ...