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The staircase leading to the apartments is surrounded by the painting 'Victory of Alexander over the Caesars'. The guard chamber showed that William III was a soldier and peacemaker. The walls are lined with 2871 pieces of weapons and armor. This room was run by the Yeoman of the Guard. Adjoining that room is the King's Presence Chamber. This room was used by William III to greet high ranking guests from his throne. He made everyone bow to his throne, even if it was empty. Next door is the Privy Chamber. This room was home to all ambassadorial visits and the most formal occasions. Lining the walls are tapestries of Henry VIII's 'Story of Abraham' and a portrait of the winter queen. To complete the row of rooms are the bed chambers. The great bed chamber acted as a dressing room for the king. Only the most privileged guests where allowed in to watch him get ready for the day. He slept in the Little Bedchamber. The only people allowed to enter this room were guests and the bed chamber staff. | The staircase leading to the apartments is surrounded by the painting 'Victory of Alexander over the Caesars'. The guard chamber showed that William III was a soldier and peacemaker. The walls are lined with 2871 pieces of weapons and armor. This room was run by the Yeoman of the Guard. Adjoining that room is the King's Presence Chamber. This room was used by William III to greet high ranking guests from his throne. He made everyone bow to his throne, even if it was empty. Next door is the Privy Chamber. This room was home to all ambassadorial visits and the most formal occasions. Lining the walls are tapestries of Henry VIII's 'Story of Abraham' and a portrait of the winter queen. To complete the row of rooms are the bed chambers. The great bed chamber acted as a dressing room for the king. Only the most privileged guests where allowed in to watch him get ready for the day. He slept in the Little Bedchamber. The only people allowed to enter this room were guests and the bed chamber staff. | ||
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| + | At the front of the palace are 10 statues of heraldic beasts. These statues represent King Henry VIII and his wife, Jane Seymour's, ancestry. These are unlike the Queen's Beasts in Kew Garden's which represent the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. These beasts at the Hampton Court Palace stand watch on the bridge and above the moat of the Palace. They are symbols of protection for the great gatehouse. These beasts are the lion of England, the Seymour lion, the Royal dragon, the black bull of Clarence, the yale of Beaufort, the white lion of Mortimer, the White Greyhound of Richmond, the Tudor dragon, the Seymour panther and the Seymour unicorn. | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, 23 May 2017
Hampton Court Palace
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Overview
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace that is located in Surrey England. The palace started as a large barn on the manor of Hampton and has now celebrated its 500th anniversary as it focuses on visitors and tourism to celebrate it's rich history.
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The Gardens
Surrounding the palace on every side except for the front is the gardens. The gardens were used to grow vegetables for the kitchen and a retreat for the royals who needed some fresh air. The gardens were turned into a huge tourist attraction for visitors who visit the palace now. To learn more information about each specific garden, click here.
The Chapel Royal
The Chapel Royal is a part of the Ecclesiastical Household of Her Majesty the Queen. The services in the church are very traditional and the church is still active today, as it has been for the last 500 years. All are welcome to attend daily services at the chapel, as well as services on Sundays and on Holy Days. The chapel was built in the palace in the late 1520s by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and was later embellished by Henry VIII. It was restored to the original Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II, and Queen Anne. To read more about the Chapel Royal click here
William III's Apartments
The staircase leading to the apartments is surrounded by the painting 'Victory of Alexander over the Caesars'. The guard chamber showed that William III was a soldier and peacemaker. The walls are lined with 2871 pieces of weapons and armor. This room was run by the Yeoman of the Guard. Adjoining that room is the King's Presence Chamber. This room was used by William III to greet high ranking guests from his throne. He made everyone bow to his throne, even if it was empty. Next door is the Privy Chamber. This room was home to all ambassadorial visits and the most formal occasions. Lining the walls are tapestries of Henry VIII's 'Story of Abraham' and a portrait of the winter queen. To complete the row of rooms are the bed chambers. The great bed chamber acted as a dressing room for the king. Only the most privileged guests where allowed in to watch him get ready for the day. He slept in the Little Bedchamber. The only people allowed to enter this room were guests and the bed chamber staff.
The Palace
The King's Beasts
At the front of the palace are 10 statues of heraldic beasts. These statues represent King Henry VIII and his wife, Jane Seymour's, ancestry. These are unlike the Queen's Beasts in Kew Garden's which represent the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. These beasts at the Hampton Court Palace stand watch on the bridge and above the moat of the Palace. They are symbols of protection for the great gatehouse. These beasts are the lion of England, the Seymour lion, the Royal dragon, the black bull of Clarence, the yale of Beaufort, the white lion of Mortimer, the White Greyhound of Richmond, the Tudor dragon, the Seymour panther and the Seymour unicorn.
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