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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Autumn, we're ready when you are 😌 🍂 Who else is excited for the seasons to turn? We can't wait for crisp mornings, golden leaves and cosy autumn vibes to take over the palaces 🧣🍂

Hampton Court Palace in autumn, with an ornate entrance flanked by red brick towers. Fallen leaves cover the pathway leading to the palace, and green tree branches frame the top of the image. People are walking toward the entrance.

View of the Tower of London through a stone archway. The iconic White Tower is visible, topped with a flying Union Jack flag. Trees with autumn foliage frame the scene.

A small, round pavilion with columns and a domed roof is surrounded by lush green foliage and trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating parts of the structure and creating dappled shadows on the ground. A wooden bench sits nearby.

View of the Pagoda surrounded by trees in Kew Gardens, with fallen leaves on the grass in the foreground.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1761 George III and Queen Charlotte were married 💍 Kew Palace was one of the places where they spent some of the happiest years of their marriage, enjoying a rural family life away from the formality of court. After the King became ill in 1789, they led increasingly separate lives

A classic portrait depicts a person in an ornate, historical outfit with intricate embroidery and a fur-trimmed cape. The person wears a jeweled tiara and earrings, with hair styled in elaborate braids. The background is plain and dark, highlighting the fine details of the attire and accessories.

A historical portrait of a person in ornate 18th-century attire, featuring intricate embroidery and embellishments on their coat and vest. The background is dark, highlighting the subject's styled hair and distinguished expression.

A grand, historic red-brick building with intricate architectural details and large windows. The foreground features neatly trimmed hedges and flowering plants. The sky above is overcast.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Have you ever spotted these carved heads at Hampton Court Palace? 👀 These eavesdroppers in the Great Hall served as a constant reminder to King Henry VIII's courtiers that their every word was being overheard. The hammerbeam roof was also originally painted in striking blue red and gold. 🖌

Stone carving of a medieval figure integrated into the ornate wooden ceiling of the Great Hall at Winchester Cathedral. The figure appears to be wearing a colorful headdress and has detailed facial features. The surroundings are rich in wooden textures and intricate designs.

Ornate wooden architecture with intricate carvings and a coat of arms featuring two golden lions and a crown. A carved figure with a wreath peers over the top.

Historic wooden carving of a person's head, featuring detailed facial features, curly hair, and a decorative hat, set against a wooden background in Hampton Court Palace's Great Hall

A grand hall with a high, ornate wooden ceiling features large arched windows adorned with colorful stained glass. The walls are lined with intricate tapestries and mounted antlers. Tables are arranged neatly along the sides of the hall.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A doorway to the past 🚪 Time to test your knowledge of our palaces...🏰 Can you identify where each of these historic doors lead? 🤔 Tell us your answers in the comments 👇

An arched wooden door with an iron lattice and a circular handle, set in a stone frame, likely in a historic building.

A series of open wooden doors line up in a historic building, leading to a room with framed pictures on the walls. The floor is covered with a vibrant red carpet.

A grand entrance featuring a dark wooden door surrounded by tall stone columns. There are ornate carvings on the walls beside the door, and wooden benches are placed symmetrically on each side. A large lantern-style light fixture hangs above the door.

A stone archway leads into a kitchen. The room has high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a large fireplace with a stack of wood nearby. The floor is made of uneven stone tiles.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A picture-perfect view of Queen Charlotte's Cottage 🤩 Have you explored this hidden gem? 🙋‍♂️ This secluded retreat was used by Queen Charlotte, her husband George III and their family for resting and taking tea during walks in Kew Gardens 🌿 📍 Queen Charlotte's Cottage, Kew

A picturesque scene of a house with a thatched roof in a lush garden. In the foreground, vibrant purple and pink flowers are in full bloom. The area is surrounded by tall green trees under a clear blue sky.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

That feeling when all of your geese are lined up in a row...🪿 📸 Take a look at this #PalacePhoto of the Egyptian geese overlooking the Long Water, captured by @rebecca_geeky_girl on Instagram!

Six ducks stand by a large pond, facing away towards the water. In the background, Hampton Court Palace is visible, with a line of trees on either side. The sky is overcast.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

👑 This week TM The King and Queen attended a Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to celebrate people from across Northern Ireland's voluntary and charitable sectors ☀️ HM The King planted a tree in the gardens, a tradition that has been taking place at the castle for over 150 years 🌳

HM The King planting a tree in a tree-planting ceremony. The setting is an outdoor garden with a neatly trimmed lawn, benches, and a group of onlookers in the background. The sky is overcast, creating a formal and serene atmosphere.

TM The King and Queen in formal attire stands next to another in a vibrant blue outfit with a hat, in front of the historic Hillsborough Castle building, featuring large columns and multiple windows.

HM The King shaking hands with a women in a blue dress.

A group of people stand outdoors, engaged in conversation. One person, dressed in a bright blue outfit with a matching hat, is facing others who appear attentive and smiling. A large house and greenery are visible in the background.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Spring is putting on a show at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens 🌸 🌼 📸 Check out these hidden views of Lady Alice’s Temple nestled among the blooms 🏛️

A beautiful garden scene featuring lavender rhododendron flowers in the foreground. In the background, a small domed structure with pale walls is partially visible. The area is lush with green foliage, and a pond is visible beyond the structure, reflecting the blue sky and clouds.

A lush garden scene with vibrant purple flowers in the foreground. A small, round temple structure is visible across a pond surrounded by dense greenery. Trees and shrubs frame the area, and a cloudy blue sky is partially visible above.

A peaceful garden scene featuring blooming white and purple rhododendrons along a winding path. In the background, there is a small, round neoclassical pavilion with a domed roof, surrounded by vibrant green trees. The sky is clear and blue.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The Ceremony of the Constable's Dues 🥁 Yesterday the Volunteer Cadet Corps made history, as the first cadets to conduct the Ceremony of the Constable's Dues for the first time in this their 125th anniversary year. 👏

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A bank holiday Monday and some historic gardens 🤝 the perfect combination 🥰 Anyone else spending the day having a stroll in nature? Let us know 👇 📍The Moss Walk at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace

A scenic view of a walkway covered in vibrant green moss, lined with tall, leafless trees casting intricate shadows. Bright daffodils border the path, and sunlight filters through the branches under a clear blue sky.

A vibrant garden scene with a field of pink tulips in the foreground. In the background, manicured lawns and tall trees are visible under a clear blue sky.

Grand brick facade of Kensington Palace framed by lush greenery and clouds in the sky.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter from everyone at Historic Royal Palaces 🐰 Do tag us in your lovely spring #PalacePhotos this weekend 🌸 📍 Kew Palace, Tower of London, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and Hampton Court Palace.

Kew Palace, an historic red brick building with symmetrical windows and chimneys, part of Kew Gardens in London. Foreground features a field of blooming blue flowers.

The image shows the Tower of London, a historic stone castle with tall arched windows and crenellated battlements. The scene includes a foreground of vibrant yellow daffodils and green grass under a clear blue sky. A smaller turreted building is visible in the background.

Bright pink rhododendron flowers with green leaves in the foreground. In the background, the neoclassical building of Hillsborough Castle is visible, set against a clear blue sky.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🥱 Waking up Kew Palace 🧹 Ahead of re-opening our Conservation Team were busy getting the palace ready to welcome visitors! 📸 👉 Swipe through to see the preparations! 📆 Kew Palace is open until 27 September 2026.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🐦‍⬛ Just two Tower of London ravens singing to each other 🎶 Say hello to George and Harris who are pretty fond of this spot near our Royal Beasts exhibition 🦁 📸 From the Ravens team

Two ravens perched on a railing at the Tower of London, with a "Royal Beasts exhibition" sign visible. In the background, there are people walking and historic stone buildings.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At 12pm a 41-round gun salute was fired from the Tower of London by @HAC_London to mark the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 💥

A ceremonial gun salute is taking place near the Tower Bridge in London. Smoke is visible around several cannons, and individuals in formal uniform are present. The iconic structure of Tower Bridge stands prominently in the background.

A group of uniformed individuals stands in a row outside the Tower of London, in front of Tower Bridge. They wear formal military uniforms with hats adorned with feathers and carry swords. One person wears a bearskin hat and a red coat.

A person in a formal military uniform is saluting while standing in an open-top vehicle. They are near Tower Bridge, with other uniformed individuals seated in the vehicle. A street lamp and bare trees are visible in the background.

A person in ceremonial attire stands with their arm raised on a military vehicle near Tower Bridge in London. The bridge and a red double-decker bus are visible in the background.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Standing to attention at the Tower of London! 🏰 🐦‍⬛ Say hello to our raven Poppy on guard outside the Jewel House! 📸 From the Ravens Team

A close-up of a raven perched on a railing at the Tower of London, with an armed guard standing in the background. A cannon is also visible behind the raven.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This #InternationalWomensDay we're celebrating the remarkable women who work at our palaces 🏰 📸 Find out what this day means to just a few of the women from Historic Royal Palaces 👇

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Some blue skies and blooms to cheer up your feed 😎 Who else is excited to see pops of colour appearing across the palace gardens 🙋‍♀️ 📍The Tower of London, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and The Wilderness at Hampton Court Palace

Daffodils in bloom with the historic Tower of London in the background under a clear blue sky.

A row of pale green and white flowers lines a pathway in a garden. The path leads to a small, distant structure, surrounded by trees and potted plants. A blue sky is overhead.

Purple crocuses blooming in a grassy area, with a blurred path and lush greenery in the background under a blue sky.

A field of bright yellow daffodils with some purple crocuses scattered among them. In the background, there is a large tree and a red-brick building partially visible, surrounded by greenery. The scene is sunlit, suggesting a sunny day.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Kensington Palace in the morning sunlight 🌅 Did you know Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise designed this iconic statue on the West Front 🏰 It was unveiled in 1893 to celebrate Victoria’s Golden Jubilee 👑

Statue of Queen Victoria surrounded by a pool and tall grasses, with Kensington Palace in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

#OTD in 1840 Queen Victoria married Prince Albert 💍 It was the first royal wedding to be arranged with the enjoyment of the London public in mind. Victoria travelled in an open carriage so everyone could see her! 👋 She wore a white satin court dress, a style followed by many brides ever since 👰‍♀️

A historical illustration depicting the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. James's Palace on February 10, 1840. The scene includes clergy, attendants, and guests dressed in period clothing, gathered in an ornate setting.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

What is your most surprising historical fact? 🤔 We'll go first... Hampton Court Palace is home to the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze 🤯 It was commissioned around 1700 by William III and covers a third of an acre!

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

On this day in 1649 Charles I was executed outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall. He remains the only English monarch to have been tried and executed for treason.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

#Onthisday in 1901 Queen Victoria died. She was 81 years old and had reigned for 63 years, 7 months and 2 days 👑 She was born at Kensington Palace in 1819, she opened the palace to the public in 1899 🏰 She had already opened Hampton Court, a palace in which she never lived, to visitors in 1839.

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The Rest Is History @theresthistory.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Introducing The Rest Is History Festival! 4th-5th July 2026, Hampton Court Palace. Exclusively available to members of The Rest Is History Club.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

If you could meet any historical monarch, who would it be and why? 👑 🤔

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Historic Royal Palaces 🏰

View of the White Tower, the central keep of the Tower of London, under clear blue skies.

View of Kew Palace from a grassy field, with trees partially framing the scene and people enjoying the sunny day outside.

View of Hillsborough Castle, with a grand facade featuring columns and a large pediment, set against a clear sky. A fountain is positioned in the foreground.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Our 2025 Wrapped 🎁 🌺 The Tower Remembers at the Tower of London 👗 Dress Codes at Kensington Palace 📚 The launch of our Inspiring History Teaching Awards 🏛️ Reopening of the The Banqueting House following conservation work 🍯 Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle © Disney

Close-up of a vibrant red ceramic poppy with many similar poppies around it, set against the backdrop of the historic Tower of London under a clear blue sky.

Exhibit at a museum displaying various historical outfits, including a prominent red coat and other garments, enclosed in a glass case with informational panels nearby.

Child in a historical costume being assisted by an adult, looking at their reflection in a handheld mirror in a brightly lit room.

Two children posing with plush toys of Winnie the Pooh characters next to a large, colorful stack of 'Hunny' pots in front of Hillsborough Castle.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

That Boxing Day feeling 😴 How are we all doing, anyone fancy a mince pie? 🎄 📍 Base Court, Hampton Court Palace

Sculpture of a figure in green medieval attire resting their head against a brick wall, holding a bag, with a wooden cane tucked under one arm.

A wooden statue wearing red and white stripes lying down on some wooden steps

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Historic Royal Palaces 🎄

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in the snow

Kew palace with a frosty garden in front

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🥁 It is time to announce the winner of the Historic Royal Palaces #PalacePhoto competition... 📸 🏆 Over to our esteemed judge Lucy Worlsey to choose the winning photo... Congratulations to @borntotravel1981 with a photo of Lady Alice's Temple at Hampton Court Palace

View of a Lady Alice's Temple reflected in a pond surrounded by lush green trees at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Northern Ireland.

Lucy Worsley in a Santa hat seated at a table beside a Christmas tree, reviewing papers in a festive cafe decorated with lights.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

How to end a feast the Tudor way: enter the void 🍖 Following a feast in the great hall of a palace, there would be a private banquet of sugary treats for the monarch and their special guests to indulge in. This was called 'the void’. 1/3

The hands of a person decorating a subtlety in the shape of a small detailed figurine

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

There’s history around every corner at our palaces and we love seeing how you capture it 📸 Every year we crown the winner of the #PalacePhoto Competition 🏆 Our esteemed judge, Lucy Worsley, will be making her choice soon, so get your entries in now! Just tag us or use the hashtag #PalacePhoto 🏰

View of the meticulously manicured gardens at Hampton Court Palace, featuring symmetrical topiaries, a central fountain, and tree-lined pathways under a cloudy sky.

Kew Palace, a striking red brick building with white trim, overlooked by a clear blue sky. In front, an ornate garden with geometric hedge designs and a central fountain, dusted in frost.

Sunlight filters through tall trees in a serene park, illuminating a path leading to a small, classical-style dome structure nestled among the foliage.

A serene view of a garden with lush green trees and a reflective pond, featuring a small classical-style gazebo in the background.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Caption this: We'll go first 👉 POV: On our way to sleigh this Christmas 🎄 ❄️

Prince Albert drawing the Queen and Princess Royal in their Sledge, at Brighton. The image depicts a historical scene with three individuals in a horse-drawn sleigh on a snowy landscape.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

#Onthisday in 1818 Queen Charlotte died at Kew Palace 🏰 Charlotte died surrounded by her daughters Augusta and Mary, the Prince Regent and the Duke of York 🕯️ Her coffin lay in the dining room at Kew, lit by six candles in large silver candlesticks, before being taken to Windsor Castle.

Portrait of Queen Charlotte wearing an elegant dress and pearl earrings, looking to her right.

Kew Palace, a striking red brick building with multiple chimneys, surrounded by a formal garden with symmetrical beds and a central fountain.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We will remember them. 📍 The Tower Remembers, Tower of London. #RemembranceDay

Red ceramic poppies displayed in front of the Tower of London, symbolizing remembrance.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The Tower of London’s moat has protected the fortress for hundreds of years ⛓️ During the Second World War, it helped protect the city from the sky; with a giant hydrogen-filled barrage balloon 🎈 📸 1939: Balloon over the Tower (ACME / Historic Royal Palaces) 🧵👇 (1/5)

A black and white photograph of a barrage balloon over the Tower of London. A crowd of people are stood watching.

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Historic Royal Palaces @hrp-palaces.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Did you know our Yeoman Warders live at the Tower of London? 🏰 When the visitors go home, it’s like a unique village inside our fortress’ walls - the Yeoman Warders even have their own pub called The Keys! 🗝️

An historic stone building with a pub sign reading 'The Keys' at nighttime

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