Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle.
Our aim is to help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
Each of the six royal palaces in our care has survived for hundreds of years. They have witnessed peace and prosperity and splendid periods of building and expansion, but they also share stories of more turbulent times, of war and domestic strife, politics and revolution. We exist to ensure their future.
Although the Palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, we receive no funding from the Government or the Crown and rely entirely on the support of our visitors, members, donors, volunteers and sponsors.
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A History of Royal Fashion (FutureLearn)

From Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, explore how British kings and queens have influenced fashion over 500 years. Learn how royalty used fashion to entertain, control and impress. A History of Royal Fashion takes you into the wardrobes of British kings and queens across five royal dynasties from [...]

A History of Royal Food and Feasting (FutureLearn)

Chart the history of royal food in the splendour of royal palaces. Explore the history of royal food through the tastes of five key monarchs. From the Tudors to the 20th century you’ll join expert historians, curators and food scientists from the University of Reading and Historic Royal Palaces, [...]