All Historic Royal Palaces articles
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NewsTower of London’s Medieval Palace to reopen with permanent display
A new display will explore the stories of the kings and queens who shaped and lived at the Tower, the households who served them and the world they lived in.
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NewsPoppy display will mark World War Two anniversary at the Tower of London
The Tower of London will mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two with a display of ceramic poppies installed in the heart of the attraction.
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NewsTower of London will be transformed with Remembrance display
The Tower of London will be illuminated for a moving light and sound show during this year’s Remembrance period.
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FeaturesHistoric Royal Palaces reveals amazing exhibitions
From royal-themed visits to hidden history and much more, Historic Royal Palaces is hosting a range of exhibitions across its sites in 2024.
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InterviewTower of London: historian on unique Crown Jewels display
Historian Charles Farris discusses the glittering new Jewel House display and why groups may want to add the Tower of London to their hit list.
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NewsGeorgian glitz and red carpet glamour for palace’s largest ever display
The glittering world of the Georgian court will come head-to-head with the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet in a new exhibition set to open at Kensington Palace in 2023.
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FeaturesSuperbloom at the Tower of London officially opens
We went along to the official launch of the Tower of London’s Superbloom, and although the typical British weather has slowed its progress, groups are sure to enjoy this wonderful experience as it continues to… well, bloom.
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FeaturesRoyal photography exhibition shows the ‘magic ingredient of a successful monarchy’
We spoke to Claudia Acott Williams, curator at Historic Royal Palaces who put together Life Through a Royal Lens at Kensington Palace, to find out the inspiration behind the exhibition and the highlights for groups to look out for.
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FeaturesGLT among first to see royal photography exhibition at Kensington Palace
I went along to the official press launch of Kensington Palace’s Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition to uncover some of the most fascinating, personal and never-before-seen photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
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NewsPersonal photographs captured by the Royal family make up new exhibition
Kensington Palace will host the Life Through a Royal Lens display, described as a ‘unique exhibition exploring the Royal family’s relationship with the camera’.
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News‘Vibrant sea of flowers’ to open at the Tower of London in 2022
A display of flower blooms celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen will take over the moat at the Tower of London.
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NewsThe Gunpowder Plot immersive experience to launch at the Tower of London
An “unforgettable” experience will launch at the Tower of London where live actors, virtual reality and multisensory special effects will tell the story of the Gunpowder Plot.
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FeaturesSpecial exhibitions among Historic Royal Palaces’ groups offer in 2021/22
Groups are invited to discover more than 900 years of drama, devotion, secret stories and royal intrigue across the Historic Royal Palaces attractions. Here’s a round-up of what you can expect for the 2021/22 season:
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FeaturesHistoric Royal Palaces gears up for spectacular season of events
In this feature, we’ve rounded up the big announcements and events to be taking place at some of Historic Royal Palace’s renowned sites throughout this year and into 2021.
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NewsTower of London and War of the Worlds experience creators team up for new attraction
The creators of The War of the Worlds immersive experience have announced they’re opening a major new attraction in London.
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FeaturesWhy groups have been flocking to Kensington Palace & a new exhibition at Hampton Court
We caught up with Alex Dixon at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) about why it’s such an exciting time for groups visiting their attractions and what’s new for 2020.
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Reader ClubA familiarisation trip to Richmond taking in the highlights of Kew and more
Applications have now closed for this Reader Club trip which includes some of Richmond’s most impressive landmarks.
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NewsHillsborough Castle and Gardens reopens after transformation
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland has reopened to the public after a five-year transformation project.