Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a grade 1 listed Royal Palace dating back to 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey who was the chief minister to King Henry VIII. However, after falling out of favour with the King, Thomas Wolsey returned it to the King as penitence for his disgrace in 1529. Henry greatly increased the size of the palace. King William III continued to expand the palace during the 17th century but contrasting the original Tudor style with Baroque. Today, the palace still remains in the ownership of King Charles III and the Crown, King George II was the last monarch in residence.
Palace and gardens open to the public throughout the year are well worth a visit.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a grade 1 listed Royal Palace dating back to 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey who was the chief minister to King Henry VIII. However, after falling out of favour with the King, Thomas Wolsey returned it to the King as penitence for his disgrace in 1529. Henry greatly increased the size of the palace. King William III continued to expand the palace during the 17th century but contrasting the original Tudor style with Baroque. Today, the palace still remains in the ownership of King Charles III and the Crown, King George II was the last monarch in residence.
Palace and gardens open to the public throughout the year are well worth a visit.