Hampton Court Palace and GardensThe 500 year old Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey Surrey is reputed to be Henry VIII's favourite of all the royal palaces. Amongst the highlights are the well-preserved Tudor kitchens and the beautiful 60 acre palace gardens including the recently restored Privy Garden and Hampton Court Palace Maze.Kensington PalaceMost recently known as the home of Diana Princess of Wales Kensington Palace in Chelsea is still one of Britain's working royal palaces. Highlights include the Princess of Wales and Royal Ceremonial dress collections and the beautiful sunken gardens.Tower of LondonThe Tower of London has seen more than 1000 years of royal history intrigue murder and plots played out within its ancient walls. Highlights include the Tower of London Ravens Yeoman of the Guard and the dazzling Crown Jewels.Banqueting HouseFormerly part of the Palace of Whitehall Banqueting House designed by Inigo Jones in 1619 was the scene of Charles I execution in 1649 and along with beautiful Reubens ceilings this royal palaces highlights include the very scaffold on which unfortunate Charles lost his life!