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Queen Caroline's State Bed is Back on Display
Go behind the scenes with the Conservation team at Hampton Court Palace, who are continuing their work on Queen Caroline's much-loved State Bed.
Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess
George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.
Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach
Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.
LGBT Royal Histories
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature
Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
- Open Daily
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- Things to see
Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
- Open in line with palace opening hours.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Walled Garden
Enter the castle grounds through this 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
- Events
Quiet Session
A calmer experience for those living with or caring for someone with Autism or those who have any other sensory needs, and their families and carers.
- 21 August and 22 September
- 1 hour
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.
- Until 29 September 2024
- 16:00 - 16:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
- Exhibition
Untold Lives
A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, uncovering the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago.
- Until 27 October 2024
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
OTHER PAGES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
Queen Caroline's State Bed is Back on Display
Go behind the scenes with the Conservation team at Hampton Court Palace, who are continuing their work on Queen Caroline's much-loved State Bed.
Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess
George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.
Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach
Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.
Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature
Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.
Patrick Lamb and William Daniel: royal cooks
When it came to conjuring up the smell and heat of long-abandoned royal kitchens for Untold Lives, we turned to two cooks’ books which won’t be found on today's kitchen shelves.
Royal Wetnurses
Ahead of Mother's Day, we share the lesser-known histories of the women employed as wetnurses in the Royal Nursery. Taking on the role of 'foster mother' to young princes and princesses, they often developed a close personal bond with the royal family and received mementos that were passed down in families for generations.