The Tudor Foundation Charity Ball
AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Experience an unforgettable evening in the magnificent Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace. Step back in time to the Tudor era with an authentic banquet, period music, dancing, and entertainment fit for royalty.
Dress Code: Authentic Tudor Attire Required
Guests must wear approved Tudor-era costumes in quality fabrics. No modern formal wear permitted. See our recommended costume makers below.
Win VIP Passes!
For you and a guest
VIP Package Includes:
- Two tickets to the Charity Ball
- Private pre-event palace tour
- Reserved seating at the royal table
- Meet Dakota Rea Henry Fitzroy Tudor V & receive signed books
- Luxury overnight accommodation nearby
Enter by making a donation of £10 or more. Every £10 = 1 entry.
Winner announced when ball dates are confirmed. All proceeds support Tudor heritage preservation.
Recommended Tudor Costume Makers
Quality Tudor-era costumes required for the Charity Ball. We recommend these UK specialists:
The Tudor Tailor
Bespoke reconstructions of historic dress, working with museums and heritage sites across the UK.
Museum-quality bespoke costumesNinya Mikhaila - Historical Costumier
High quality reconstructions and replicas of historic dress for heritage sites, museums, and private clients.
Authentic Tudor reconstructionsJulia Renaissance Costumes
Beautiful costumes inspired by historical clothing, complete with accessories, headdresses, and jewellery.
Complete Tudor ensemblesRSC Costume Hire
The Royal Shakespeare Company offers high-quality theatrical costumes suitable for events and productions.
Theatrical quality hireG. Hughs & Son
Historical costumes designed using contemporary sources, suitable for reenactment and museum quality.
Historically accurate designsLady Jane's Historical Clothing
Bespoke historical clothing for Medieval, Tudor, and Elizabethan periods, all made to measure.
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Guided Tour£45
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Dakota Rea Henry Fitzroy Tudor V presents groundbreaking research on Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, the illegitimate son of Henry VIII who nearly became heir to the throne.
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Did You Know?
Henry VIII's armor at the Tower of London reveals he had a 54-inch waist in his later years, compared to 32 inches in his youth.
Our Museum Partners
We collaborate with leading heritage institutions to bring Tudor history to life