Charles II - Behind the Bed Rail.

In this video, get a special glimpse into Historic Royal Palaces' work to restore a carved and gilded bedrail belonging to King Charles II. Untouched in 300 years and never seen by the public before, our conservators explain how we stabilise such a delicate and beautiful object, whilst Curator, Sebastian Edwards explains the significance of this unusual bed feature that was part of being a king back in the 17th century.

Come and see this bed rail in our new exhibition 'Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber', 27 March -- 3 November 2013, at Hampton Court Palace.