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Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

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.

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?

Anne of Cleves

Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more

Tower of London remembers

First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London

Catalina of Motril

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

Katherine of Aragon

Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. In her eyes, she was his only Queen.

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