Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition

It’s 500 years since Henry VIII became king and Windsor Castle played host to Henry VIII and his court on many occasions. He died in 1547, aged 55, and is buried in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle next to his third wife, Jane Seymour. Between 8 April 2009 and 18 April 2010 an exhibition in the Castle’s Drawings Gallery mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne. Some of the most important and beautiful treasures to survive from the king’s reign will be brought together from the Royal Collection and the St George’s Chapel archives. Through paintings, drawings, miniatures, prints, books and manuscripts, the exhibition will explore the life of the king who has a profound impact on British history and whose fascinating story continues to generate widespread interest today.

Entry to the exhibition is included in entry price to Windsor Castle. Please be aware of provisional closure dates at the Castle by visiting the Royal Collection website (see link above right).

Image: Anonymous, After Hans Holbein the Younger, Henry VIII, c.1580. The Royal Collection © 2009, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.