BBC Two is bringing to life the christening of Henry's son and heir, Prince Edward, in a groundbreaking documentary. The event was held on 15 October 1537 and showcased how the royal family came together to celebrate the birth of a new male heir.
The documentary will recreate the grand procession that transported baby Edward to his torch-lit christening service. This was the best recorded occasion staged at Hampton Court during Henry VIII's reign, and the detailed records allow Lucy and David to show how this great celebration used every part of the palace, from the royal apartments to the kitchens to the Chapel Royal.
Offering a unique opportunity to reveal how the many elements of court life would have been brought together, from art to architecture, religion and music, A Night At Hampton Court Palace will capture a pageant that was deeply political but also carefully stage-managed piece of performance art.