Commissioned by Henry VIII to exemplify the rich legacy of the Tudors, the Tudor Dragon emerges as a resolute guardian positioned on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, devotedly protecting its gates as a primary supporter of Tudor heritage.
Holding a shield emblazoned with the Beaufort Portcullis, the Tudor Dragon is an awe-inspiring and enduring symbol of valour and bravery.
Embedded in history, the Tudor Dragon has stood as an emblematic representation of the Tudor lineage, stretching back to their Welsh ancestry, and establishing links to preceding royal ancestors.
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