One does not turn 500 every day, so how do you celebrate such a milestone? You channel your inner Henry VIII and commission a massive cake that would make even one of Hampton Court’s famous residents proud.
This year will mark 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey leased Hampton Court and began a massive refurbishment transforming Hampton Court into an extravagant palace. A palace eventually…
Royal Chapel inside St Giles' Cathedral closed because of thieves
11th February 2015
The Thistle Chapel inside St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh has been closed to the public for the first time since 1911, after a series of thefts.
A notice at the entrance reads: “We regret that due to continuous theft we have to keep the Thistle Chapel…
Banqueting House to Go 'Under Wraps'
11th February 2015
Banqueting House will soon have a new look. The major conservation project will soon be underway, with the property covered top to bottom in a wrap ‘telling’ passerby the unique history of this remarkable building.
Built in 1619 by Inigo Jones for James 1…
Hampton Court Palace seeking actors to celebrate its 500th anniversary
4th February 2015
As Hampton Court Palace celebrates 500 years of history this year, the search has begun for young actors who can bring history to life during the year-long festivities.
The Palace is looking for 70 actors between the ages of 16 and 20, to be a part of the TimeQuake event at the end of May and perform live in front of the thousands of visitors that the Palace will attract this year.
Henry VIII…
Monarchy Monday: Buckingham Palace by numbers
19th January 2015
Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s official London residence, is a sight to behold. Have you ever thought about how many rooms it has? Or how many windows? While maths was never my strong suit, these are some numbers I can get behind! So let’s breakdown Buckingham…
500 Years of History: 2015 at Hampton Court Palace
17th January 2015
Historic Royal Palaces has announced an exciting year of exclusive events to celebrate 500 years of Royal history.
This year will mark 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey leased Hampton Court and began a massive refurbishment transforming Hampton Court into an extravagant…
Napoleon comes to Windsor Castle
6th January 2015
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and defeat of Napoleon will be commemorated in 2015.
The new exhibit will run through 2015, Waterloo at Windsor: 1815 – 2015. It will bring together a themed trail through the State Apartments containing an exhibition of drawings, prints, and archival material that investigates the battle and its consequences.
One of the highlights on display will…
Coming Soon to The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
29th December 2014
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Painting Paradise: The Art of the Garden
Edwin Landseer, Windsor Castle in Modern Times, 1841-3. Royal Collection Trust / copyright Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2014
Beginning on 20 March 2015 and running until 11 October, Painting Paradise: The Art of the…
Preview of 'The Queen's Garden' with Lucy Worsley
23rd December 2014
<![CDATA[For those who promptly time their Christmas Day celebrations around The Queen’s televised speech at 3pm have got another treat in store to add to their festivities this year! After Her Majesty has finished her annual message to the nation on BBC One…
<![CDATA[Sevenoaks District Council is currently in talks about what can be done to help preserve and repair the Tudor palace at Otford.
The council technically owns the Grade I building, and is in the search for a number of surveyors to determine the extent of the repairs needed to the sixteenth century palace.
Civic leaders have been pressured under much criticism, most notably from a number…