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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces.

You’ll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don’t.

Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You’ll have every opportunity to share in the history we love.

Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.uk

Thomas Cromwell - Architect of the Reformation?

May 21, 2026

Thomas Cromwell might have pulled off the most meteoric social climb of the 16th century. From the rough shores of Putney to the illustrious court of Henry VIII, his journey to power reveals so much about the opportunities and dangers of the Tudor period.

In this final episode of our series on Henry VIII's...

Thomas More – The Man Who Defied Henry VIII?

May 7, 2026

Thomas More lived by the mantra, ‘I am the King’s good servant, but God’s first’. He would also die by it. His defiance at Henry VIII’s break with Rome would be his salvation, and his destruction.

In this episode of our series on Henry VIII’s ministers, Tracy Borman is joined by historian Dr Joanne Paul to...