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Henry VIIIs Astronomical Clock at Hampton Court Palace
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Witness a spectacle of epic proportions as Henry VIII’s Joust returns to Hampton Court Palace, 13, 14, 20, 21 July 2024.
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This exhibition brings together an amazing collection of objects, many of which have never been seen before. From an ice saw used by Frances Talbot, the 'Keeper of the Ice and Snow' to the revealing scribbled notes of the Master Cook’s Book. From the intricate stitching of Queen Charlotte’s dress, contrasting with the plainer uniform of her dresser, Dan gets up close to objects which build a much more vivid picture of life in this palace, upstairs and downstairs. The extraordinary mural of George I’s court on the striking King’s Grand Staircase, as well as detailed portraits of individuals who worked in the palace, shed light on the real, often forgotten, people who worked, lived or attended court within these palace walls.
‘Untold Lives’ is now open at Kensington Palace, and runs until 27 October 2024 - find out more here: hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/untold-lives'
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00:46 Arriving to the Tower
01:11 Staff at the Tower
02:07 Being careful at the Tower
02:23 Explore Traitor’s Gate
02:40 Meet the Ravens
02:57 Indoors and outdoors
03:13 Explore the Beauchamp Tower
03:29 Sir Walter Raleigh
03:47 Catalina of Motril
04:20 Lunchtime
04:34 Leaving the Tower
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00:23 Arriving to the palace
00:50 People who lived at the palace
01:06 Staff at the palace
01:57 Being careful at the palace
02:13 Explore the kitchens
03:00 Other parts of the palace
03:54 Explore the gardens
04:18 Lunchtime
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As daughter of the deposed Maharaja Duleep Singh, and goddaughter to Queen Victoria she started out as a socialite, but soon became a revolutionary.
In this mini-documentary Anita Anand explores the extraordinary life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, who lived at Hampton Court Palace.
00:00 Who was Sophia Duleep Singh?
01:21 Who was Duleep Singh?
01:56 Sophia's childhood
04:11 Socialite and Party Princess
05:00 The Delhi Durbar 1903
06:51 Votes for Women
09:00 Black Friday
10:07 World War One
10:45 What is Sophia's legacy?
To explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace: hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/the-indian-army-at-the-palace
To read more about the life of Sophia Duleep Singh go to: hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/sophia-duleep-singh
Sophia Duleep Singh: Komal Amin
Narrator: Anita Anand
Director: Matt Oliver
Producer: Claudia Strange
Music: Will Stapleton
Image Credits:
Images throughout film © Peter Bance Archive
The Maharaja Duleep Singh by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
Portrait of Prime Minister Asquith by Reginald Haines © National Portrait Gallery, London
Video footage © KINOLIBRARY
Portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst and images of suffragettes © Museum of London,
Other images ©Alamy © Getty Images
Opening 14 March 2024
A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, uncovering the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago.
They were at the centre of royal life, but little is known about the servants and courtiers who ran royal palaces for centuries. From pages to cooks, from wetnurses to seamstresses, a host of workers managed life at Court and used their skills and expertise to look after the royal family and their homes.
Now, for the first time, the lives and contribution of these forgotten figures will be explored in a new exhibition, created by the independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces.
Untold Lives: A Palace at Work will shine a spotlight on the overlooked people from all walks of life who worked tirelessly — often behind-the-scenes — to maintain, protect and promote the monarch and the royal palaces.
Find out more: hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/untold-lives
Synonymous with the name Guy Fawkes, it was an attempt by radical Catholics to assassinate King James I and to destroy parliament in one devastating explosion. But who was the real mastermind behind the plot, and what caused the conspirators to turn to such extreme measures?
In a world of religious turmoil, was Guy Fawkes an anti-hero, or a villain? And who wrote the letter that still remains one of the biggest mysteries in English history?
What do you think?
In this mini-documentary Curator Alden Gregory explores the causes and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot.
00:00 The Gunpowder Plot
00:50 How did the Gunpowder Plot fail?
01:36 Religious persecution or religious freedom?
02:35 Who is Robert Catesby?
03:40 The Gunpowder Plot is born
04:53 Robert Cecil, the King’s Spymaster
05:24 How was Guy Fawkes caught?
06:24 Who wrote the Monteagle Letter?
08:16 The final stand at Holbeach House
09:25 Guy Fawkes is tortured at the Tower of London
10:41 What are the consequences of the Gunpowder Plot?
11:09 Conclusion – what do you think?
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Guy Fawkes: Mike Archer
Robert Catesby: Adam Bell
Robert Cecil: Scott Barclay
King James: Dan Ferguson
Princess Elizabeth: Poppy Moran-Jennings
Curator: Alden Gregory
Director: Matt Oliver
Producer: Claudia Strange
Music: Will Stapleton
Image Credit: Guy Fawkes Signature ©Alamy
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Explore the magnificent Tudor worlds of sport, art, culture and celebration and discover why for Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, pleasure and politics always went hand-in-hand.
Enjoy delving into the sources with Historic Royal Palaces’ curators and historians. They will reveal a world of Tudor privilege at the pleasure palace of Hampton Court and explore amazing public spectacles at the Tower of London. Navigating this fascinating history you will study the influence of sport, spectacle, pageantry, and celebration in this dramatic period of British history.
Learn with Historic Royal Palaces joint Chief Curator Dr Tracy Borman and Public Historian Dr Charles Farris on this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), available on FutureLearn from 11 September 2023.
Sign up using the Limited Access option and you will have three weeks to complete the entire course for free. Alternatively, a paid option is available which gives you unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion. futurelearn.com/courses/tudor-entertainment
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Until 29 October
Don’t miss what the Evening Standard has called “Surely the starriest fashion exhibition London has ever seen” – Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace.
Featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewelry, this brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 draws fascinating parallels between the world of today’s red carpet and the Georgian Royal Court in the 18th century.
200 FASCINATING OBJECTS
FROM BEYONCE TO KATY PERRY AND LIZZO
See up close Beyoncé’s look for the 2017 GRAMMY Awards, designed by Peter Dundas, and the custom Moschino chandelier-inspired outfit designed for Katy Perry and worn at the 2019 Met Gala.
Other key iconic looks from recent years include Billy Porter’s “Sun God” outfit, styled by Sam Ratelle and designed by The Blonds for the 2019 Met Gala, and Kendall Jenner’s shimmering Hepburn-inspired Givenchy dress worn to the 2021 event.
Contrasted with these modern-day looks, don’t miss the stunning yellow mantua on loan from National Museums Scotland, the widest surviving court gown in Britain at nearly three meters, plus the exquisite Rockingham Mantua, one of several objects from Historic Royal Palaces' Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.
The exhibition is generously supported by Garrard, the Blavatnik Family Foundation , and Cunard.
“The most dazzling exhibition of the year”
Tatler
4 stars “The court of George II meets Beyoncé and Lady Gaga”
The Times
4 stars “Surely the starriest fashion exhibition London has ever seen”
Evening Standard
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Anne’s meteoric rise to become the second wife of Henry VIII influenced the English Reformation, and she gave birth to the future Queen Elizabeth I. Henry and Anne’s marriage was even a love match. So how did it all end in one of the most dramatic downfalls in history?
Was Anne Boleyn guilty of the crimes laid against her, or was she the tragic victim of court politics?
What do you think?
In this mini-documentary Chief Curator Tracy Borman investigates the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn.
00:00 The downfall of Anne Boleyn
00:44 Was Anne Boleyn guilty?
01:40 Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn
02:16 Anne Boleyn’s childhood
02:50 How did Anne influence the Reformation?
03:27 Thomas Cromwell
03:51 Anne and Cromwell’s relationship
04:30 Anne and Henry’s marriage
05:31 Anne Boleyn’s arrest
06:30 What were the charges against Anne?
07:44 Anne Boleyn’s trial
10:27 The execution of Anne Boleyn
11:08 Conclusion - What do you think?
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Anne Boleyn: Aliona Baranova
Henry VIII: Nigel Allen
Thomas Cromwell: Simon Weir
Curator: Tracy Borman
Director: Matt Oliver
Producer: Claudia Strange
Image Credit: © National Portrait Gallery, London
Music: Will Stapleton
00:00 Scenes of Hillsborough Castle
00:30 Introductions
00:50 Interview
02:10 The mood around the Good Friday Agreement
03:50 A sense of hope
04:20 Hillsborough Castle and the Good Friday Agreement
09:12 The other side of the lens
14:04 Best photos over the years
17:52 The future
For more on the Good Friday Agreement and the 25th Anniversary go to: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/25th-anniversary-of-the-good-friday-agreement
00:00 Hillsborough Castle
00:30 Introductions
01:11 Reflections on being back at Hillsborough Castle
3:04 Protests and Demonstrations
4:48 The role of Hillsborough Castle
7:48 The History that was made here
10:02 How times have changed
11:37 A way to Peace
13:18 April 1998
For more on the Good Friday Agreement and the 25th Anniversary go to: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/25th-anniversary-of-the-good-friday-agreement
When preparing historic fashion for an exhibition, a lot goes on behind the scenes. Join our talented conservators as they practice safely mounting this historic dress for display.
00:00 Conserving the Rockingham Mantua
00:09 What is the dress made from?
00:35 Wearing a dress to court
01:02 Who was the dress owned by?
01:26 Details of the dress
02:00 Making a mannequin for the mantua
02:50 Practicing for installation
05:20 Ready for display
Crown to Couture will celebrate contemporary couture and historic fashion, as well as the craftsmanship and care that goes into making such show-stopper garments.
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00:00 Welcome to the Textile Conservation Studio at Hampton Court
00:23 The Silver Tissue Dress
00:39 The history of the dress
01:30 Why the dress is so rare
01:55 How to conserve a dress like this
02:49 How is the dress made?
03:27 Finer details of the dress
04:30 Celebrating craftsmanship and design
This dress can be seen as part of the Crown to Couture exhibition at Kensington Palace opening April 2023 - hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/crown-to-couture
Special thanks to the Fashion Museum Bath for the loan of this dress.
Run wild at Hampton Court Palace this half-term. See the sights and smells of Henry VIII's Kitchens and let imaginations roam free in the Magic Garden and Maze. For more information and to book tickets:
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As a royal bed-chamber servant, Catalina would have held vital information about whether Katherine’s first marriage to Prince Arthur Tudor (Henry VIII’s brother) was consummated – a crucial detail in Henry VIII’s plans to divorce Katherine and marry Anne Boleyn. Catalina might have held the key to one of Tudor history’s biggest secrets of the royal bedchamber.
Born in Motril, Granada, a Muslim territory until 1492, Catalina was likely to have been enslaved after the Reconquista (Reconquest) of Granada. It's possible she was of North African heritage and Muslim although it’s likely she he may have converted to Christinaity on entering Katherine’s service. Catalina may not have been her real name. She may have been named after her royal mistress, La infanta Catalina (Katherine of Aragon).
Katherine of Aragon arrived in England in 1501 for her marriage to Prince Arthur. Two ‘esclaves’ (slaves) were recorded as being part of Katherine’s large Spanish entourage. Catalina was likely one of them although, once in England, Catalina’s status as a slave would be unclear. She would have been one of several people of colour at the Tudor court. (John Blanke, a Black Tudor musician was present at court from 1507).
Her role as Katherine’s bed-chamber servant meant she would have prepared the royal bed for Katherine’s marriages to Arthur and Henry, as well as attending to Katherine on the eve of her coronation whilst staying at the Tower of London.
Catalina’s position meant she would have been one of a handful of people who would know if the marriage to Prince Arthur was consummated.
At some point, Catalina married Oviedo, a crossbow maker, had two daughters and returned to Motril. We don’t know what happened to Catalina after 1531. She is one of history's forgotton witnesses but it’s clear she led a remarkable life.
Read more about Catalina’s story: hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/catalina-of-motril/#gs.d9xlky
Listen to Catalina’s story on our Outlier’s historical fiction podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/secrets-of-the-bedchamber/id1310165230?i=1000456591991
Further reading
For more information about Catalina of Motril and other people of colour in the Tudor period, please refer to the following books:
Black Tudors: The Untold Story by Miranda Kaufmann (London, 2019)
Lauren Johnson, ‘Catalina of Motril’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (October 2019)
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga (London, 2016)
Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain by Peter Fryer (London, 2018)
Special thanks to Hever Castle.
Cast
Storyteller: Nadia Nadif
Catalina of Motril: Elle Zahrouni
Anne Boleyn: Erin Charteris
Catherine of Aragon: Claudia Strange
Arthur Tudor: Lawrence Palmer
Henry VIII: Edward Taylor
Director: Matt Oliver
DP: Jake Davies
Focus: Andreea Gruioniu
Sound: Frank Maclaren
Music: Will Stapleton
Producer: Claudia Strange
Production Manager: Steve Goggin
Editor: Nadja Noel
Dubbing Mixer/Sound Design: Matt Alani
Curatorial advisors:
Dr Charles Farrris, Curator and Public Historian, Historic Royal Palaces
Dr Misha Ewen, Curator for Inclusive History, Historic Royal Palaces
Image Credits
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) c.1550-99 Royal Collection Trust, attributed to the British School, 16th century.
Arthur, Prince of Wales (1486-1502) c. 1500, Royal Collection Trust, British School, 16th century.
Queen Mary I, by Master John (active 1544-1545), National Portrait Gallery, London.
by Master John
As a gentleman, he was deprived of his liberty but not his comforts: his family could visit and he grew exotic plants in a medicinal garden within the Tower walls.
Raleigh endured over 13 years of imprisonment at the Tower of London. During this time, his physical and mental health suffered.
Raleigh brewed his own herbal remedies using plants from the garden. This included his Balsam of Guiana, a potent medicinal cordial of strawberry water, and his ‘Great Cordial’ a mixture of 40 ingredients, including herbs, spices and powders. He used these medicines, and many others, to treat himself as well as fellow residents (and prisoners) at the Tower.
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No garden is too big or small! You can sow your seeds in your garden, a planter, window box or even a pot. Your display will grow with ours and bloom together.
We’ve sown 20 million seeds from 29 plant species in the Tower of London Moat. From 01 June -18 September the moat will be flooded with flowers in three spectacular waves, erupting into new colours and patterns creating a dramatic and engaging experience.
The Tower’s ‘Superbloom’ is the first stage of installing a natural landscape in the moat in the heart of the City of London. The moat will become a welcoming new habitat and a green haven for pollinators, insects and seed-eating birds.
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In spring 2022, over 20 million seeds will be sown in the moat from carefully designed seed mixes. From June to September, the flower display will erupt into new colours and patterns creating a dramatic and engaging experience.
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Londoners were invited to share objects that represent their own mental health journey as part of the exhibition ‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ at Kew Palace. This display of 10 objects aims to inspire thought, discussion and reflection on how we think and talk about mental health today.
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Londoners were invited to share objects that represent their own mental health journey as part of the exhibition ‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ at Kew Palace. This display of 10 objects aims to inspire thought, discussion and reflection on how we think and talk about mental health today.
Find out more about the exhibition:
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Londoners were invited to share objects that represent their own mental health journey as part of the exhibition ‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ at Kew Palace. This display of 10 objects aims to inspire thought, discussion and reflection on how we think and talk about mental health today.
Find out more about the exhibition:
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Londoners were invited to share objects that represent their own mental health journey as part of the exhibition ‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ at Kew Palace. This display of 10 objects aims to inspire thought, discussion and reflection on how we think and talk about mental health today.
Find out more about the exhibition:
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Londoners were invited to share objects that represent their own mental health journey as part of the exhibition ‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ at Kew Palace. This display of 10 objects aims to inspire thought, discussion and reflection on how we think and talk about mental health today.
Find out more about the exhibition:
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‘George III: The Mind Behind the Myth’ commemorates the death of this remarkable King. This exhibition celebrates his life and achievements which have been almost entirely eclipsed by the story of his still poorly understood 'madness'.
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Featuring introductory video from Kensington Palace the discussion was recorded in Wise Productions 3D virtual venue: The Shutter Lounge.
Featuring:
Adam Blackwood, Founder and Creative Director of Private Drama Events Calum Di Lieto, Editor and Presenter C&IT magazine
George Foden, Director of events at Wise Productions
Louisa Preskett Mobbs, Director of Polar Black Events
Liz Young, Head of Events at Historic Royal Palaces
Copyright: The Two Richards, Private Drama Events & Wise Productions.
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Storyteller: YW Darren Hardy
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LGBT History Month at Historic Royal Palaces sees the launch of new immersive tours at our palaces, exploring 700 years of LGBT+ history at the Tower, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Find out more and book: bit.ly/QueerHistoryTOL
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Charles I played by Jonathan Clarkson
Image credits
Anne of Denmark (1574-1619) Dated 1614, Attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
The Five Eldest Children of Charles I Signed and dated 1637 by Anthony van Dyke, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
James VI & I (1566-1625) c.1620, After Paul van Somer, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
James I and VI (1566-1625) c. 1620 by Paul van Somer, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
Charles I (1600-1649) when Prince of Wales Signed and dated 1623 by Daniel Mytens, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
Charles I and Henrietta Maria c. 1630-32 by Daniel Mytens, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69) by Anthony van Dyke, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
Charles I (1600-1649) 1635-before June 1636 by Anthony van Dyke, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
Charles I (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine Dated 1633, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019
The opening scene of the First English Civil War, © Hilary Morgan / Alamy Stock Photo
Oliver Cromwell c1649 by Robert Walker, © National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles I (1600–1649), King of England,1629, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access.
Cromwell turns out the Rump Parliament because of its corruption, 1653, © Lakeview Images / Alamy Stock Photo
Oliver Cromwell dissolving parliament in 1653, © Classic Image / Alamy Stock Photo
King Charles I , © National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry, Prince of Wales, © National Portrait Gallery, London
Lord John Stuart and his Brother, Lord Bernard Stuart By Anthony van Dyke, © The National Gallery, London 2019
The Puritan by John Pettie, © Museums Sheffield
Portrait group of the Reformers, European School (Unknown Artist), Courtesy of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council’
King Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles I opening Parliament, the Commons presenting resenting their speaker to the king, 1625, © Mary Evans / Everett Collection
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Dinner was served in Henry VIII’s Great Hall followed by an after party in the Undercroft - the King’s old wine cellar. Catering was provided by Rhubarb whilst the stunning florals were created by Lavender Green with matching stationery designed by Grosvenor Stationery Company. A stunning wedding cake was created by Unique Cakes by Yevnig.
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Guests were escorted to the Kensington Palace Pavilion for decadent food bars provided by Blue Strawberry and furniture provided by Great Hire. Guests were treated to a bridal catwalk show featuring dresses from the Wedding Gallery with floral mountains designed by Hayford and Rhodes. The entertainment was provided by Sternberg Clark with incredible production and catwalk by Wise Productions.
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