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Thursday, October 3, 2013

London - Hampton Court Palace; Dinner with Joe

Sunday, 29th September
We had a lovely day with our friend Joe at Hampton Court Palace. This would have to be on your "must see" list, especially to see the characters dressed in 16th century clothing, acting scenes from key events in history. Emily was very fortunate to have a private audience with King Henry VIII!










 Henry VIII has a dilemma; he doesn't really want to be married any longer to Anne of Cleaves, plus he is interested in Catherine Howard... what to do?



 Catherine Howard chats with Thomas Culpeper...

 Emily wears a lovely 16th century style robe for her visit...

 Joe checks out the royal kitchen...





 It's been a big day; Dave has a break with one of the palace residents...
 We also had time to try the maze...


 Emily finally got us out...
 Joe takes a break...
 Fancy a pint?
 More action on the Henry VIII front...


 Henry holds an audience to announce that his marriage to Anne of Cleaves is null and void...yeah! Now he can marry Catherine Howard...







 Henry proposes to Catherine Howard ... we don't think Thomas is too pleased...


 Thomas advises Emily as she approaches the King...
 Emily speaks with Henry VIII, who is most curious to meet someone from "Austral  Asia"...

Tha amazing banqueting hall...



 Emily beside the real Henry VIII...


 Beds were supplied for us to lie and relax, watching a movie on the ceiling about the royal bed chamber...
 Wonderful ceilings...






 The beautiful palace grounds...







 We topped off a great day with a delicious Thai meal at Earl's Court...

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