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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.

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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.

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