Historic Royal Palaces
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We are the charity who love and look after Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace, @HillsCastle and π·π» @TowerOfLondon πΊπΌ
London, UK
Joined January 2009
Nominations open for 1st Inspiring History Teaching Awards! Historic Royal Palaces looking for brilliant teachers of history in Primary, Secondary, Further Education, SEND/ASN etc. Know a teacher who shd down in history? Nominate now link in bio/comments
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Nominations are now open for the first ever Inspiring History Teaching Awards. Please help Historic Royal Palaces to find brilliant teachers of history in Primary, Secondary, Further Education, SEND/ASN and other alternative provisions across the country. Do you know a teacher
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MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. β
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Beware! The ghosts of Hampton Court Palace have returned π» Can you spot them gliding through the hallways and gardens? Visit Henry VIII's haunted palace this Halloween, if you dare...πΆβπ«οΈ
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Make the comments look like Elizabeth Iβs search history... π»π
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π£ Weβre so excited to announce the launch of the Inspiring History Teaching Awards! π£ Created by Historic Royal Palaces with support from our Associate Partner the @histassoc and organisations across the UK. Nominate a teacher now β‘οΈ https://t.co/j4jzzp0aKz
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Learn why people who are blind and have low vision are calling Waymoβs fully autonomous driving technology a βgame changer.β
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Preserving the Banqueting House for generations to come π€© Zoe Roberts, Senior Project Manager, shows us some of the key aspects of the project at the Banqueting House, getting the site ready to open for private functions and selected public open days. https://t.co/yNU2G7jMws
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We're your biggest fan πͺ This blue ostrich feather fan was given to Lady Winefride Fitzalan-Howard for her presentation at court in 1933 π Strict regulations dictated what you could wear at court, did this fan break the rules? π€ Curatorial Assistant Kate Harris tells us more!
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A new climate resilient design for the Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace β² The garden has evolved for 300 years and is now being re-imagined with a planting scheme that celebrates wildlife and colour in a changing climate π π₯ Designer Ann-Marie Powell shares more!
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Winds in the east, there's a mist comin' in... βοΈ The Hampton Court Palace gardens have felt very autumnal and atmospheric this week π° Who else is ready for cozy season to begin? π§£π πΈ Thanks to @tomrplants on Instagram for sharing this misty #PalacePhotos π€©
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Throughout history, short trips and long voyages brought people from across Britain and around the world to the royal palaces. Some of their stories we know, many are yet to be told. This month, we will be sharing stories of Black history at our palaces π° #BlackHistoryMonth
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Aina Sarah Forbes Bonetta lived a life of significant contrasts. She was born around 1843 in West Africa but was taken to England as a child where she became Queen Victoriaβs goddaughter. π₯ Curator for Inclusive History Dr Mishka Sinha tells us more about her life...
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π£ A new portrait of Edward VI is now on display at Hampton Court Palace π£ Edward VI was born at Hampton Court on 12th October 1537 π π₯ Curator Brett Dolman tells us more about this new acquisition... Purchased with the generous support of the Meakins Family.
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Dearest gentle reader, securing the right partner for a dance was once just as important as securing the right suitor! This dance card is one of the smallest items in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Hampton Court Palace π° Curatorial Assistant Kate Harris tells us more!
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Welcome our new recruits! ποΈ Yeoman Warder Alex Charles Macdonald and Yeoman Warder Daniel Partridge have joined the Yeoman Body at the Tower of London. Here, they give us a little insight into why they wanted to join and what they're most excited about π€©
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Introducing XRPR: The first U.S. ETF giving you spot exposure to XRP via a traditional ETF.
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A dressing gown worn by Prince Albert π Collections Curator Matthew Storey shows us a rare piece of clothing from Prince Albert's wardrobe. πΌοΈ Β© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
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At 12pm a 41-round gun salute was fired to mark the state visit of US President Donald Trump from the Tower of London by the @HAC_TheCompany π₯
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The seasons are changing π Which is your favourite palace to visit during the autumn months? π πHampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Hillsborough Castle
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When you find the perfect spot to read your book π Set within the Grace and Favour Apartments at Hampton Court Palace, Murder at the Palace follows the palace housekeeper as she unravels the shocking death of one of the ladies in residence. β‘οΈ https://t.co/YZ3X8brOqB
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An emblem of power π¦ The Tudors used symbols of animals and mythical beasts to express their qualities and strengths. As many of the animals had been used by earlier royal dynasties, they also helped legitimise the Tudorsβ right to rule. π π Chapel Court, Hampton Court Palace
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ποΈ Why talk about "AI Employees" instead of agents? Maybe the paradigm of employee feedback and performance management is the future of agent observability and evaluation... On our latest episode of Deployed we talk with @surojit, founder of @Ema_Unlimited, about his lessons
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