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Gold and Glory: Henry VIII and the French King

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Depiction of the Field of Cloth of Gold

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Originally set to open in spring 2020, Hampton Court's exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold, Gold and Glory: Henry VIII and the French King, will open in April 2021.

Focusing on the events of 1520, the exhibition held in the heart of Tudor court, Hampton Court Palace, will reveal the characters and stories behind the organisation and festivities. Various paintings from the event itself will be on display, including a never-seen-before 16th century tapestry representing people of colour at the European royal courts, providing a window into the largely unknown world of black Tudors. In addition to paintings and tapestries, visitors will also be able to explore rare surviving objects from the event, among which will be the original letter sent to Thomas Wolsey from François I requesting a meeting with Henry VIII.

This exhibition will run from 1 April - 5 September 2021 at Hampton Court Palace and will be included in palace admission. 

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