Hampton Court Palace, a magnificent royal residence on the Thames near London, began as Cardinal Wolsey's opulent gift to Henry VIII, becoming a lavish Tudor complex with vast kitchens, grand halls, and royal apartments for multiple queens, famed for its ghostly tales and the iconic Maze. Later expanded by William III and Wren in Baroque style, it's a sprawling historic site showcasing Tudor grandeur and royal history, famous for its astronomical clock, extensive grounds, and as a popular visitor attraction since the Victorian era..
