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Edward Francis
Edward Francis, an enslaved African who lived at the Tower of London
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
A History of Royal Jubilees
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
FAQs
Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.
The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys
Members-only access to the traditional locking up of the Tower of London, the Ceremony of the Keys.
- 14 July, 18 August, 08 September and 20 October 2024
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Gun salute
See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.
- Selected dates
- Tower of London
- Free
- Tours and talks
Queen Charlotte: A Kew Palace Story Tour
Get to know Queen Charlotte more closely in the intimate setting of Kew Palace, in our brand new tour.
- Daily
- 14:00 (tours last 30 minutes)
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
The King's State Apartments
Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
The King’s Gallery
Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Inigo Jones' architecture
Find out what remains of Whitehall – known as one of the first examples of Palladianism in British architecture.
- Closed
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
OTHER PAGES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
FAQs
Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.
Shopping
Indulge in a souvenir of your trip to the Tower, from replica armour, jewellery, clothing and costumes, there’s something for everyone in our gift shops.
Accessibility
The Tower of London aims to be accessible to all - find out more about accessibility for those with mobility needs or visual impairments.
Historic Royal Palaces Collections
Our collections include more than 60,000 objects relating to the history of the palaces and the lives of those who have lived within them.
The Lost Tiltyard Tower at Hampton Court Palace
Archaeologists at Hampton Court Palace have uncovered the remains of one of the palace’s famous five lost Tiltyard Towers. The discovery of this green-glazed tile floor has solved a three-hundred-year-old mystery.