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Catherine Duleep Singh

The Punjabi Princess who became a 'guarantor' to Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany, and an icon for LGBTQ+ South Asian women

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

Elizabeth II at our palaces

Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

The Tower of London and the First World War

The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War

The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919

A forgotten story

Sophia Duleep Singh

The Punjabi Princess who fought for women's rights

The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

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The Last Princesses of Punjab

Discover the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh and the women interwoven in her rich and complex heritage.

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The Throne Room

Explore the ceremonial heart of the castle, where Queen Elizabeth II received guests at a coronation ball in 1953.

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The Lake

Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds

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The Glen

Explore this intimate corner of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, which is full of colour and intriguing details.

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The Gardens

Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.

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State Drawing Room

Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of His Majesty The King in this elegant family space.

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The Benjamin Franklin Dining Room

Discover the State Dining room and a special display exploring Hillsborough's historic American connections.

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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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Red Room

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

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Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester: A life in royal fashion

Project Assistant Curator, Victoria Haddock explores how Princess Alice, alongside other royal women, set international trends and patronised some of the biggest names in fashion.

Hillary Clinton and the 'Vital Voices' of Northern Ireland's women

Hillary Clinton's speech at Hillsborough Castle in 2023 marked a 30-year relationship with the women of Northern Ireland, which started over tea in South Belfast.

Barrage Balloons at the Tower of London in the Second World War

When London faced the fury of the Blitz during the Second World War, the Tower of London found a new way to protect the city from the sky – a huge hydrogen-filled 'barrage balloon'. 

The Dress Codes of Diana, Princess of Wales

Collections Curator Matthew Storey traces Diana, Princess of Wales's style journey through the words of four of her designers, and the extraordinary pieces in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.

Hampton Court and the coffin of the Unknown Warrior

On 11 November 1920 the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, in a coffin said to have been made of Hampton Court oak.

Northern Irish Plant Varieties at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Northern Ireland is home to a rich variety of rare and historic plants, many of which can be found at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Gardens Manager Claire Woods explores the history behind growing these plants and the importance of conserving them for future generations.

Leonora Cohen's Suffrage protest at the Tower of London

Walking to the Tower of London from the underground station with an iron bar hidden beneath her coat, the Suffragette Leonora Cohen gained access to the Crown Jewels with a plan to protest.

Objects Unwrapped: Grace and Favour Residents

When George III became king in 1760, he chose not to use Hampton Court Palace as a royal residence. So the palace was turned into a giant lodging house for Grace and Favour residents.

Secrets From Our Stores: Late Night Cocoa

The story of a cocoa tin that was hidden by workmen in the early 20th century, only to be uncovered by others almost 80 years later.