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Henry VIII armour to be exhibited [video 3 min 41 sec]

Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill includes a personal suit of armour not seen in the UK for 70 years.

The priceless Wilton anime armour of about 1544 is on loan from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was only discovered to be Henry's in 2003.

The Tower of London exhibition marks 500 years since his accession.
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