History and Stories
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Good Friday Agreement
Hillsborough Castle was the scene for key meetings that led to this historic moment in Northern Ireland’s history
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
Elizabeth II at our palaces
Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
Elizabeth I
From Tower prisoner to English Queen
The Crown Jewels
The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years