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Sophia Duleep Singh

The Indian Princess who fought for women’s rights

The Tower at war

The Tower of London played an important role in the First and Second World Wars

A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

What's on at the palaces

Diana, Princess of Wales in her ivory wedding dress
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Royal Style in the Making

Royal Style in the Making is the new exhibition that explores the intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client.

03 June 2021 - 02 January 2022

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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State Dining Room at Hillsborough Castle
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State Dining Room

Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Her Majesty The Queen still hosts dinners.

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Hillsborough Castle

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Visitors enjoying the State Drawing Room in Hillsborough Castle. A young couple are in the foreground sat on a 2-seater sofa, seemingly enjoying the views around them. The rest of the group are spread around the room; a HRP Explainer stands in the background.
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State Drawing Room

Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of HRH The Prince of Wales in this elegant family space.

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Hillsborough Castle

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View of Stair Hall looking towards stairs that lead to the Royal Corridor. The walls are a soft blue and a large patterned rug covers most of the wooden floor. The walls are adorned with old political cartoons depicting the history of Irish and American politics. A gold-framed mirror hangs on the wall and a red-cushioned bench sits opposite.
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Stair Hall

Explore the story of some key moments in the history of Ireland that shaped the role of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

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Hillsborough Castle

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A lady stands in a Georgian room, looking around her at the gold-framed paintings adorning the Red Room. The walls are covered in deep red silk damask and a marble fireplace is visible. An older couple can be seen in the background, also looking at the paintings.
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Red Room

Political history meets royal life and a spectacular collection of art, deep in the heart of Hillsborough Castle.

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Hillsborough Castle

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Throne Room with silk green damask walls, wooden floor and large rug. Two red and gold Chairs of State, or 'thrones' are situated at the far end of the room. Gold-framed paintings of landscapes adorn the walls and three large chandeliers hang above.
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The Throne Room

Explore the ceremonial heart of the castle, where Her Majesty The Queen received guests at a coronation ball in 1953.

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Hillsborough Castle

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