Royal Connections Tour

Explore over 1200 years of royal connections with St Albans Cathedral from the Anglo-Saxon king who founded the Abbey to the medieval kings and queens who gave many gifts during their frequent visits on pilgrimage, and to royal visits in more modern times.

Discover where a generous gift of timber from Henry III was used in the building. See how royalty is represented in heraldry (in glass, paint and stone) and hear their stories.  Learn what happened when the tomb of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester (son, brother and uncle of 3 kings) was discovered in the 1700s and what was done with the contents…