Dear Vicki, King Henry VIII was rather rich to say the least and he used to spend £66,000 pounds per month on food at Hampton Court. That is just over £3 million in today's money. The kitchens are the same as in the 1500s and they have cookery demonstrations from the Tudor times which are fascinating. They get the money to keep this stunning place from visitors. Some come to see the Palace and others the majestic gardens. It used to have the biggest maze in the world, but someone built a bigger one. The vine is the oldest and biggest you will ever see, and i used to know the girl who was the Royal Vine Keeper.
He also had another method of saving money, instead of getting an expensive divorce he cut his wives heads off, and indeed anyone who annoyed him.
Neil.
p.s. Thank you for your comments, wish you were there with me.
