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Grey Lady of Hampton Court
Jane Seymour died giving Henry VIII his only legitimate son. Now she walks Hampton Court's corridors, holding a candle, on the anniversary of Edward's birth. CCTV cameras have captured unexplained figures.
1537 - Present
Hampton Court Palace, England
1000+ witnesses
The Grey Lady haunts Hampton Court Palace.
The Ghost
According to historical accounts:
The Grey Lady is believed to be:
- Jane Seymour
- Third wife of Henry VIII
- Died in childbirth 1537
- Returns each October 12th
- Carrying a candle
Modern Evidence
In 2003:
- CCTV captured figure
- At fire door
- Robed figure emerges
- Widely publicized
- Unexplained
Other Ghosts
The palace has:
- Catherine Howard
- Sibell Penn
- Various others
- One of most haunted locations
- Centuries of history