Historic Royal Palaces undertakes a wide variety of research across a number of different disciplines. Highlights from 2022-2023 include: Historic Royal Palaces is open to discussions of hosting ...

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the ...

At the centenary of 2014, 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' became the surprising star of commemorative activity. This collaborative art installation between artist Paul Cummins, designer Tom Piper, ...

Henry VIII on Tour is a major three-year project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) which began in November 2022 and runs until October 2025. Led by Professor Anthony Musson ...

This item of child’s dress belonged to HM Queen Elizabeth II. A photo from 1927 shows her wearing the dress while out with her nanny. It was brought into our conservation studio as areas of the silk ...

Delve into specialist themes at Northern Ireland's Royal Residence Delve into specialist themes at Northern Ireland's Royal Residence Do you have a special interest or want to delve deeper into ...

Step back in time and uncover the journey of Catalina of Motril, an enslaved woman who moved to England with a famous queen. Perfect for schools, this short video explores migration, status and ...

In the late 17th century, William III and Mary II displayed over 2,000 citrus plants and other 'Exoticks' (17th-century spelling) at Hampton Court Palace. And now, thanks to the hard work of our ...

The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here. This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 ...

This November over the Remembrance period, join us at the Tower of London for this poignant and moving sound and light show, Poppy Fields at the Tower. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with ...

The forgotten story of the Indian Army camps at Hampton Court Palace Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new ...

A new exhibition at Kensington Palace highlighting the overlooked people who ran royal palaces over 300 years ago. Untold Lives: A Palace at Work highlights the servants and courtiers who worked ...