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Henry, Prince of Wales's Armour: A Masterpiece of Greenwich

Step back in time and witness the pinnacle of 17th-century armour-making.

The armour garniture of Henry, future Prince of Wales.

This suit of armour was once worn by Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of James I and VI and Anne of Denmark. It is one of the finest and most complete armours to survive from the Greenwich workshop - the main suppliers of armour to the monarch and court from the reign of Henry VIII until the English Civil War.

In this film, Royal Collection Armourer Simon Metcalf, tells us about the history and craftsmanship of this iconic piece of armour. 

You can see the armour in the State Entrance on your visit to Windsor Castle.

Henry, Prince of Wales's Armour: A Masterpiece of Greenwich ©


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.