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Edward VI was Henry VIII’s only male heir. However, he was young and in very bad health and died when he was 15 years old.

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Elizabeth I didn’t marry and was queen by herself which was unusual for the time She also didn’t have any children.

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Located in the London borough of Richmond, Hampton Court Palace was built in 1514 by Henry VIII for Cardinal Wolsey, his right hand man.

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During Henry’s reign, the palace featured bowling alleys and tennis courts along with lavish gardens and a 36,000 sq. foot kitchen.

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During the Stuart reign, King Charles I dug out the Longford River, which still supplies water to the garden’s fountains today.

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When Charles I was deposed, he was held prisoner at Hampton Court Palace for three months until he escaped and was later executed.