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The 'Windsor Beauties' take centre stage in new look at society and style

A new exhibition at Hampton Court Palace is exploring the standards of beauty around the royal court and how those can be explored in a modern context. “Permissible Beauty” opened at Hampton Court Palace last week in the Communication Gallery and Cartoon Gallery. The exhibition features the “Windsor Beauties”, a set of portraits by British artist Sir Peter Lely featuring several…
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The Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court

The Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court Palace will host its inaugural Real Tennis Champions Trophy between 11-16 July 2017, with the world-class competitors draw being reduced down to the eight top-ranking players from the UK, United States, Australia and France. The qualifying rounds open on 11 July, with a pro-am tournament on 12 July, resulting in three tournament days which conclude with the…
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Britain's Top Palaces Part 2

Read part 1 of Britain’s Top Palaces here. Let’s continue! Buckingham Palace, Westminster Buckingham Palace may have a bit of a shorter history than other palaces but it doesn’t make it any less impressive. It began life in 1703 as Buckingham House, built…
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Spooktacular tales: Haunted Hampton Court Palace

Throughout the history of the English Monarchy, no royal residence has seen as much drama as Hampton Court Palace. From the bloody religious acts of Mary I to the failed marriages of Henry VIII. Many people died during these eventful reigns, but many of the spirits of Hampton Courts deceased still inhabit the sumptuous palace. During the reign of George III, Hampton Court no longer became useful…
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Royal Residences and Rugby: International rugby teams welcomed to Hampton Court Palace

Ahead of the first match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Friday, two of England’s sporting rivals have been welcomed to the United Kingdom in true royal fashion. The teams from Italy and Fiji arrived at Hampton Court Palace to heartfelt welcoming ceremonies organised by England Rugby 2015, marking the arrival of the squads and the beginning of their respective World Cup campaigns. View…
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