Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace but has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century. It was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the palace was enlarged and passed to King Henry VIII.

Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace but has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century. It was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the palace was enlarged and passed to King Henry VIII.

Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace but has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century. It was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the palace was enlarged and passed to King Henry VIII.