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In 1986, a devastating fire ravaged Hampton Court Palace, particularly damaging the King's Apartments and resulting in the tragic death of Lady Daphne Gale, a resident in a grace-and-favour apartment. The fire was believed to have been ignited by a candle she took to her bedroom at night. This catastrophe prompted a comprehensive restoration programme, completed in 1990, to repair the extensive damage. (en.wikipedia.org)
In 2005, the palace was granted statutory protection by being listed as Grade I, a designation that also applied to other significant structures within its grounds, such as the early 16th-century tilt yard tower and Christopher Wren's Lion Gate. (en.wikipedia.org)
Today, Hampton Court Palace stands as a testament to England's rich history, attracting millions of visitors annually who come to admire its architectural splendour and storied past.
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