Arguably the most significant moment of english history took place at the palace of whitehallin 1649 the execution of king charles i discover the events leading up to this moment inthe very place where history happened in more exuberant times this was a place wherecourtiers danced drank and partied beneath the breath taking rubens ceiling paintings why not combine your visit to the banqueting housewith other famousattractions and activities inlondon such asbateaux london dining crui