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Created page with "{{Era|Landmarks}}{{WP-REAL}} The '''Palace of Whitehall''' at Westminster was the residence of the English monarchs from from 1530 until most of it burned down in 1698. ==History== In 1530, King Henry VIII moved the royal residence from the Palace of Westminster to Whitehall.<ref name= "Houses">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – Database: Houses of Parliament</ref> In 1542, Henry VIII, wished to redirect funeral pro..."
 
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==History==
==History==
In 1530, King [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]] moved the royal residence from the [[Palace of Westminster]] to Whitehall.<ref name= "Houses">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Houses of Parliament]]</ref> In 1542, Henry VIII, wished to redirect funeral processions of plague victims away from the palace and so, had the church of [[St Martin-in-the-Fields]] built.<ref name= "Martin">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: St. Martin-in-the-Fields]]</ref>  
In 1530, King [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]] moved the royal residence from the [[Palace of Westminster]] to Whitehall.<ref name="Houses">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Houses of Parliament]]</ref> In 1542, Henry, wishing to redirect funeral processions of plague victims away from the palace, had the church of [[St Martin-in-the-Fields]] built.<ref name="Martin">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: St. Martin-in-the-Fields]]</ref>  


In 1622, King [[James VI and I|James I]] had a [[Banqueting Hall]] built from {{Wiki|Inigo Jones}}' designs. He used it to host cultural receptions and performances, a mark of the Stuart dynasty that often promoted the divine power of the [[monarchy]].<ref name= "Chapel">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: Chapel Royal]]</ref> In 1649, during the [[English Civil War]], King [[Charles I of England|Charles I]] was tried for treason at Westminster Palace,<ref name= "Houses"/> and made his final procession from [[St James' Park|St. James Park]] to Whitehall Palace, where he was executed<ref name="Park">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: St. James's Park]]</ref>
In 1622, King [[James VI and I|James I]] had a [[Banqueting Hall]] built, based on designs made by {{Wiki|Inigo Jones}}. He used it to host cultural receptions and performances, a mark of the Stuart dynasty that often promoted the [[monarchy]]'s divine power.<ref name="Chapel">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: Chapel Royal]]</ref> In 1649, during the [[English Civil War]], King [[Charles I of England|Charles I]] was tried for treason at Westminster Palace,<ref name="Houses"/> and made his final procession from [[St James' Park|St. James Park]] to Whitehall Palace, where he was executed.<ref name="Park">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: St. James's Park]]</ref>


In 1698, the Palace burned down, with the Banqueting Hall being the only building to survive. It was later repurposed as the new Chapel Royal and stands to this day.<ref name= "Chapel"/> The street and surrounding area where the other buildings composing the Palace once stood then became known as [[Whitehall]].<ref>{{WP|Whitehall}}</ref>
In 1698, the palace burned down; the Banqueting Hall was the only building to survive and was repurposed as the new Chapel Royal and, later, a museum.<ref name="Chapel"/> The street and surrounding area where the other buildings from the palace once stood has become known as [[Whitehall]].<ref>{{WP|Whitehall}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Buildings]]
[[Category:Palaces]]
[[Category:Residences]]
[[Category:Landmarks in London]]
[[Category:Landmarks in London]]

Latest revision as of 00:58, 20 May 2026

The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster was the residence of the English monarchs from from 1530 until most of it burned down in 1698.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1530, King Henry VIII moved the royal residence from the Palace of Westminster to Whitehall.[1] In 1542, Henry, wishing to redirect funeral processions of plague victims away from the palace, had the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields built.[2]

In 1622, King James I had a Banqueting Hall built, based on designs made by Inigo Jones. He used it to host cultural receptions and performances, a mark of the Stuart dynasty that often promoted the monarchy's divine power.[3] In 1649, during the English Civil War, King Charles I was tried for treason at Westminster Palace,[1] and made his final procession from St. James Park to Whitehall Palace, where he was executed.[4]

In 1698, the palace burned down; the Banqueting Hall was the only building to survive and was repurposed as the new Chapel Royal and, later, a museum.[3] The street and surrounding area where the other buildings from the palace once stood has become known as Whitehall.[5]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Houses of Parliament
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: St. Martin-in-the-Fields
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Chapel Royal
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: St. James's Park
  5. ↑ Whitehall on Wikipedia
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