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Hampton Court Palace Ghosts
Henry VIII's palace is haunted by his wives. Catherine Howard runs screaming through the Haunted Gallery, still trying to reach Henry to beg for her life. Jane Seymour carries a candle. CCTV captured a robed figure opening doors. The wives never left.
1514 - Present
Richmond, England
5000+ witnesses
Hampton Court Palace holds Tudor ghosts.
The Palace
Henry VIII’s home:
- Built 1514
- Tudor residence
- Six wives lived here
- Two died here
- Hauntings numerous
Catherine Howard
The Haunted Gallery:
- Fifth wife
- Arrested for adultery
- Ran to Henry’s chapel
- Begging for mercy
- Still runs screaming
Jane Seymour
The White Lady:
- Third wife
- Died in childbirth
- Carries candle
- Clock Court area
- On son’s birthday (Edward VI)
The CCTV Ghost
2003 footage:
- Fire doors opened
- CCTV activated
- Robed figure emerged
- Closed doors behind
- Skeleton face
Other Ghosts
Who else haunts:
- Two cavaliers
- Grey lady
- Servants
- Tudor courtiers
- Cold spots everywhere
Today
Current status:
- Major tourist site
- Ghost tours
- Staff experiences
- CCTV monitors
- Ongoing activity