Article: Henry VIII at Hampton Court: Suzannah Lipscomb and Tom Betteridge preview plans to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession.(FRONTLINE)

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During the reign of Henry VIII, the court was a place of danger as well as possibility. One had to be able to perform one's role, following the King's lead, switching quickly from piety to ribaldry. For the first time, visitors to Hampton Court Palace in 2009 will also be invited to play their part in the life of the court.

For in this year, Historic Royal Palaces will be marking the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the English throne, on April 22nd, 1509. It will celebrate the quincentenary. at Hampton Court Palace by utterly transforming the visitor experience of the Tudor State Apartments, presenting an exhibition ...

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