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A MAN has shared how he secured a residence within a royal palace.
Jack Joseph, hailing from the UK, took to social media to showcase his unusual home and explain how he came to reside in the 500-year-old
Jack Joseph disclosed that he resides at Hampton Court Palace despite not being employed thereCredit: tiktok/@palacepov
Many believe the ghosts would deter them from living at Hampton Court PalaceCredit: tiktok/@palacepov
In the video, Jack, 28, revealed that he must walk through security gates to access his charming home.
The residence is located within the palace where historical figures like Henry VIII lived, leaving many curious about how he accomplished this.
As he walked through the grounds, Jack stated: “I live inside Hampton Court Palace. I’m 28, from North London, and in 2022, I moved into the haunted palace of Henry VIII, which is 500 years old.
“Not next to it, but actually inside it.
“And no, I’m not royalty, nor do I work for the palace.”
His revelation sparked curiosity about how he managed to live there.
However, in the comments, Jack clarified that he is a professional based at the court within the palace.
He added: “I’m a Real Tennis professional based at the court inside the Palace.”
This is where figures like Henry VIII and Charles II enjoyed tennis during their leisure time.
Jack mentioned that his favorite aspect of living there is strolling through the expansive gardens, although it does have some drawbacks as well.
He shared that the gardens are his favorite part of living in the palaceCredit: Getty
While Jack has yet to disclose specific hauntings he has experienced, he did mention that there is certainly ghost activity in his home, which is not surprising, as it is widely regarded as one of the most haunted buildings in England.
When asked to share his ghost stories, Jack responded: “I will, and I’m actually very excited for this.”
Hampton Court Palace has housed several notable figures, but the royal family no longer considers it a residence.
King George II – who reigned from 1727 until 1760 – was the last monarch to live there.
The palace was opened to the public in 1838.
The videos went viral on his TikTok account @ palacepov , garnering over 1 million views and 33k likes.
Hauntings of Hampton Court Palace
Here are some of the most well-known hauntings reported at Hampton Court Palace:
- Catherine Howard in the Haunted Gallery: Henry VIII’s fifth wife is said to run along the gallery, crying out for mercy, with reports of screams and sudden chills associated with her arrest for adultery.
- Jane Seymour on the Silverstick Stairs: Henry VIII’s third wife is rumored to appear as a pale figure carrying a taper, often seen near Clock Court, particularly on the anniversary of Prince Edward’s birth.
- The Grey Lady (Sybil Penn): Nurse to Prince Edward (later Edward VI) and Elizabeth I, she is linked to eerie spinning-wheel sounds and sightings in the State Apartments and Clock Court. Activity reportedly increased after her tomb was disturbed in 1829.
- The “Skeletor” figure on CCTV (2003): A hooded or robed figure was captured on security cameras opening and closing fire doors near Clock Court, igniting debate over whether it was a ghost or a person in costume.
People were amazed by the surroundings Jack enjoys, but some were deterred by the
One person commented: “Isn’t this supposed to be the most haunted place in ?”
Another remarked: “The ghost stories must be fascinating.”
“I’d be terrified that Henry VIII and his gout would haunt me,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth asked: “So tell us more importantly, what eerie experiences have you had regarding ghosts? Anything unusual?”
“All I can think about is the ghost situation,” claimed a fifth
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