The Bed of Roses exhibition, which has shown what is believed to be the marriage bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York will close on the 22nd November.
The bed, currently on display in the Long Gallery, is possibly the only piece of furniture to survive from the Tudor Palace of Westminster. It presents the surviving parts of a spectacular carved medieval oak bed frame which was discovered in 2010. This exceptional survivor is England’s only medieval royal bed. Its symbolism reveals how Henry and Elizabeth viewed themselves as they began a 117-year long dynasty that transformed England. They present themselves as saviours to conclude their families’ civil war: ‘The Wars of the Roses’.
The portrait beside the bed, of Henry VIII, will be displayed in the Queen’s Chamber as a permanent fixture.
The bed went through extensive DNA testing and research by TV historian Dr Jonathan Foyle to support it’s royal, medieval past. Read more about his research and DNA testing of the bed.
Don’t miss the chance to see the unique royal bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York before the Bed of Roses exhibition closes on the 22nd November.
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Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.