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Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London; Hampton Court Palace; Kensington Palace; the Banqueting House; Hillsborough Castle, and Kew Palace.

We help everyone to explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.

With four principles overarching this of Guardianship, Discovery, Showmanship and Independence, we are committed to:

• Giving the palaces the care they deserve
• Helping visitors explore their story
• Having greater impact in the world
• Developing an organisation that lives the cause
• Generating the money to make it all possible

We receive no funding from Government or the Crown, so we depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, volunteers and sponsors.