About Historic Royal Palaces Collection

Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. The Banqueting House is all that remains of Whitehall Palace, the sovereign's principal residence from 1530 until 1698 when it was destroyed by fire. Renowned for its architecture and painting, the building is also famous for being the scene of Charles I's execution.

Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal palaces conserves and manages some of Brittan's most magnificent buildings - The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, The Banqueting House at Whitehall and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte's Cottage. These unique buildings have been at the heart of British history for hundreds of years.

The Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity guided by four principals to property care, conserve and present these majestic properties to the world. ELK Lighting incorporated these ideologies in the design process of their Historic Royal Palaces lighting collection.

Guardianship

Historic Royal Palaces recognizes how precious these structures and contents are, and it aims to conserve and uphold the traditions and standards they deserve; the finest. Quality craftsmanship abound in every facet of every fixture, as they do in the palaces.

Discovery

Historic Royal Palaces is encouraged to make discoveries by finding ways to link the past with the world today. The historic Royal Palace collection infuses modern day design components with classical art and architectural characteristics chronicled throughout the history of the palaces.

Showmanship

Everything is done with panache. These palaces have always been places of spectacle, beauty, majesty, and pageantry, and we are proud to continue that tradition.

Independence

Providing our own point of view through innovative style and unique design elements.

Through these guiding principals, the Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London lighting collections were born. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to explore these exclusive collections.

Hampton Court Palace Collection

Hampton Court Palace became a royal palace in 1528, on its acquisition by Henry VIII from Cardinal Wolsey. Its Tudor buildings surrounded by 60 acres of gardens and the 750 acres of park, are among the most important in existence, and William and Mary's improvements, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, are an outstanding example of the English Baroque. This eclectic blend of Tudor and Baroque architecture and design is mirrored in the Hampton Court Palace Collection. More specifically, the wonderfully carved and gilded ceiling in The Chapel Royal was the inspiration for the "webbed" castings, providing an interplay of smooth and textured surfaces, hence combining both classic and modern design elements.

Tower of London Collection

Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-67, and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, is one of the world's most famous and spectacular castles. Enriched by its many living traditions such as the Crown Jewels, the Royal Armouries'' displays, and other recent embellishments, the Tower is one of the most visited historic sites in Brittan today. The angled arches and geometric shapes reflected in this ornate collection have been inspired by the various architectural styles found at the Tower of London. Choose from fixtures featuring our Warm Amber or Regal Red theme, both immersed in our Royal Mahogany finish. Many of the fixtures also come with removable magnetic "jewels" that hint at the precious gems housed within the majestic walls of the Tower of London.