Archives for: The Secrets of Hampton Court Palace
The Page and the Gong Scourer
Henry VIII had his very own toilet at Hampton Court Palace - something called a close stool. It was...
The Queens
How many Queens did Henry VIII have? 6 in total! Why did he have so many? The main reason for a...
The Birth of an Heir
What is an heir? It's basically just someone that the king can pass the throne down to. King...
Cardinal Wolsey
Who was Cardinal Wolsey? Cardinal Wolsey owned Hampton Court Palace before it belonged to King...
Henry VIII
Who was Henry VIII? Henry VIII was one of England's most famous kings. His reign (1509-47) is...
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What is Hampton Court Palace? Hampton Court Palace is a huge building in south west London that has stood...