HRP Gifts By Post Catalogue

HRP Gifts By Post from Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises brought a varied selection of gifts to mail-order shoppers, ranging from books to bears and from charms to chinaware.

What the catalogue offered

The Gifts By Post catalogue featured products inspired by some of Britain's best-known historic sites. The range drew on the heritage of several royal palaces and offered a mix of keepsakes and collectables.

• Books
• Bears
• Charms
• Chinaware

Inspired by the royal palaces

Historic Royal Palaces products in the catalogue were drawn from HM Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments and The Banqueting House, Whitehall.

A charity behind the gifts

Historic Royal Palaces is the charity (Reg charity no. 1068852) that manages and conserves five unoccupied royal palaces: Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments and Ceremonial Dress Collection, the Banqueting House at Whitehall, and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the charity, and all profits from retail sales are gift aided to the charity to help conserve these palaces for future generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of gifts did the catalogue feature?

The catalogue ranged from books to bears and from charms to chinaware.

Which palaces inspired the products?

Products came from HM Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments and The Banqueting House, Whitehall.

Who produced the catalogue?

It was produced by Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Ltd, the trading arm of the Historic Royal Palaces charity.

What happens to the profits from sales?

All profits from retail sales are gift aided to the charity to help conserve the palaces for future generations.

Which palaces does Historic Royal Palaces look after?

The charity manages and conserves five unoccupied royal palaces: the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments and Ceremonial Dress Collection, the Banqueting House at Whitehall, and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte's Cottage.

Is Historic Royal Palaces a registered charity?

Yes, it is a registered charity with the number 1068852.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises. For current details, visit the company's official website.