Hampton Court Palace

Historic royal palace in Greater London

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February 9 2016 Vincent Nichols, the Catholic archbishop of Westminster, celebrated vespers in the Chapel Royal, marking the first Catholic service at the palace in 450 years since the Elizabethan Religious Settlement.
September 2015 The Royal Collection recorded 542 works of art and furnishings located at Hampton Court Palace, primarily paintings, furniture, ceramics, and sculptures.
February 12 2015 Hampton Court Palace celebrated the 500th anniversary of its construction's groundbreaking, marked by daily dramatised historical scenes commemorating the original construction date.
2012 Hampton Court Palace served as the venue for the Road Cycling Time Trial of the 2012 Summer Olympics, with temporary structures including medal position thrones installed in the palace grounds.

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