2009-07-10T18:21:47+01:00 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne. Historic Royal Palaces will be dedicating the whole year to marking the lasting legacy of the mighty monarch with permanent representations, temporary exhibitions and thought-provoking debate. Henry’s most famous royal residence, Hampton Court Palace, has been once again transformed into a living Tudor world for “Henry VIII: heads and hearts” and upriver at the Tower of London we are hosting the major multi-media exhibition “Henry VIII: dressed to kill” - the largest collection of Henry VIII’s personal arms and armour ever to be held in the UK. 2009-07-19 10 2009-07-13 2009-07-17T13:18:08+01:00 true