Crown And Country
Hampton Court
S3 • E1 Oct 16, 2000 24m
Hampton Court was given to Henry VIII by his Chancellor, Thomas Wolsey, and was then continuously occupied by the Crown until the reign of George II. What is its special relationship with the Crown of England? What was William and Mary's unique contribution to the development of the surrounding park and gardens? We also visit nearby Kingston-on-Thames where ancient Saxon Kings were crowned.