Friday, 23 January 2009

Hampton Court Palace and Gardens






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originally uploaded by Sabrina Bravissimo.





Recently, I went to the Hampton Court Palace with my friend Aaron. I became a member of theRoyal Historic Palaces,which includes entry to all the grand palaces in London,plus the privlige of being invited to events unbeknownst to the public.The Five Great Royal Palaces are Kensington Palace,Tower of London, Banqueting House,Kew Gardens, and Hampton Court Palace.



Hampton Court Palace,was the home of Henry VIII, and his
six wives, that's right, six wives. King Henry VIII was desperate to
get an heir for throne, so he fought tooth and nail to get a proper wife
to bear him the proper male heir. Since, in those times it was deemed that only men could rule properly. The irony of it all, was that his daughter, Elizabeth ended up being the finest and most powerful monarch. England prospered and became very powerful and rich under her reign. Unfortunately, her mother Anne Boelyn was beheaded.
















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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hampton Court is a favorite of mine. Delightful to visit during the Christmas season.

Unknown said...

Hi Joyce ! I would like have liked to seen Hampton Court Palace in Christmas time. They often have Christmas Carols and a banquet for King Henry the 8th.

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