Because Henry was the King and he wanted it.
Henry 8th took over the palace from the Cardinal Wolsey in 1528
Thomas Wolsey built Hampton Court Palace primarily to serve as a residence for himself and to host the king and his court. The palace was intended to reflect his power and status, showcasing his wealth and influence during the reign of King Henry VIII. Additionally, it was designed to be a place for entertaining and diplomatic functions, emphasizing Wolsey's role in the Tudor court. Ultimately, the palace became a significant site in royal history, especially after Henry VIII appropriated it from Wolsey.
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..
Henry took Hampton Court Palace from Cardinal Wolsey in 1528, and resided at the palace, on and off until August of 1546. When Henry died, in 1547, he owned more than 60 homes (palaces, manors, and castles.) Throughout his reign, Henry used many of his homes but Hampton Court Palace was his favorite, and where he resided, most of the time, until shortly before his death. He died at Whitehall Palace.
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).
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry 8th took over the palace from the Cardinal Wolsey in 1528
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.
Henry VIII took Hampton court from thomas wolsey in 1528
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..
Henry took Hampton Court Palace from Cardinal Wolsey in 1528, and resided at the palace, on and off until August of 1546. When Henry died, in 1547, he owned more than 60 homes (palaces, manors, and castles.) Throughout his reign, Henry used many of his homes but Hampton Court Palace was his favorite, and where he resided, most of the time, until shortly before his death. He died at Whitehall Palace.
yes but he gave it to Henry viii
A historic section of London, England. It includes Hampton Court Palace, built by Cardinal Wolsey in 1515 and appropriated by Henry VIII in 1526. George II was the last to use it as a royal residence, and much of the palace is now open to the public.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.Built for Cardinal Wolsey about 1415
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).
It was built for Cardinal Wolsey originally and Henry VIII took it away from him. London in the summer was a vile and disease ridden place to be, so going to Hampton was a relief.
He took it from Cardinal Wolsey because he(Wolsey) couldn't get a divorce for Henry. This inability ultimately brought on Wolsey's imprisonment.
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.