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Fit for a king: Henry VIII’s armour

This suit of armour was made for Henry VIII and is on display at Windsor Castle. It’s big, shiny and very impressive! In this film, The King’s Armourer, Simon Metcalf, gets up close to it and tells us how it was made and what makes it so special. 

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The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.