Explore londons royal history with entrance to the 17th century banqueting house the only part of the grand palace of whitehall to survive a devastating fire in 1698 see the spot where charles i was executed after the english civil war and admire the magnificent ceiling painting by sir peter paul rubens learn about the british royals and discover the story behind this fascinating italianate building upgrade to include admission to londons other royal palaces the tower of london hampton c