Hampton Court Palace. White Greyhound of Richmond (one of the Queen's Beasts); shield emblazoned with 3 lions - symbolic of the Tudors & of Henry VI

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Adopted as a heraldic symbol by Edward III, the greyhound symbolises loyalty, honour and speed. Henry VIII attached a special importance to the Greyhound of Richmond as was an heraldic emblem used by both the Lancasters and the Tudors - thus symbolising the Tudors’ dynastic right to the throne of England.

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Size: 4160px × 6240px
Location: Hampton Court Palace, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © John Michaels / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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