Hampton Court didn't belong to Henry, it belonged to a Cardinal of the Catholic Church in the Reformation Henry claimed it his own.
Because Henry was the King and he wanted it.
His sixth wife, Catherine Parr.
Thomas Wolsey, the later Cardinal was the first to live in Hampton Court Palace, he had acquired preceeding buildings and built the Palace complex itself. After his fall from grace and shortly before his death he lost the Palace to King Henry VIII..
Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favorite of King Henry VIII. After he fell from favor, the palace was passed to the King. The following century, William III began a massive expansion project on the palace. Work was halted mid-way, leaving the palace with two distinctive styles.
The current maze at Hampton Court Palace was planted by Henry Wise and George London, for King William III, around 1689 and 1695. This design may have replaced a maze planted previously for Cardinal Wolsey (1471 - 1530).
Hampton Court Palace, near London
Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII, around 1514. In 1529, when Wolsey and the king fell out of favour, the palace was given to the King, who enlarged it.
Work on Turning Hampton Court into a Royal Palace did not start until after King Henry VII died.
Because Henry was the King and he wanted it.
His sixth wife, Catherine Parr.
Thomas Wolsey, the later Cardinal was the first to live in Hampton Court Palace, he had acquired preceeding buildings and built the Palace complex itself. After his fall from grace and shortly before his death he lost the Palace to King Henry VIII..
If you are refering to Henry the V111ths favourite Palace 'Hampton Court' in Weybridge, Surrey, It was not a court for legal proceedings, but a Royal Court like Buckingham Palace today
Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favorite of King Henry VIII. After he fell from favor, the palace was passed to the King. The following century, William III began a massive expansion project on the palace. Work was halted mid-way, leaving the palace with two distinctive styles.
Henry VIII lived in Hampton Court Palace in London, England.
The current maze at Hampton Court Palace was planted by Henry Wise and George London, for King William III, around 1689 and 1695. This design may have replaced a maze planted previously for Cardinal Wolsey (1471 - 1530).
This may surprise you but there isn't actually a dungeon at Hampton court. But really it is perfectly logical. Why would the king of England want criminals in his house? I mean they could escape and kill him or anything.
The historic Hampton Court Palace has numerous rooms. The larger rooms are for the main courts. This includes the first or base court, the clock court, The Closter Green court, and the chapel court. Other large rooms included the Great Hall, King Edmund's closet, the chapel, and the King's and Queen's apartments. Other numerous rooms, too many to mention, would include several kitchens, smaller courts and apartments for royalty and guests.