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Queen Caroline's State Bed is Back on Display

Go behind the scenes with the Conservation team at Hampton Court Palace, who are continuing their work on Queen Caroline's much-loved State Bed.

Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess

George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.

Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach

Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.

LGBT Royal Histories

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces

Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature

Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.

George III

Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’

• Things to see
• Tours and talks

The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

• Open Wednesday - Sunday until 29 September
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

The Queen’s State Apartments

Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Kensington Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see
• Tours and talks

The Great Pagoda

See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.

• Open
• 11:00 - 16:00
• Kew Palace
• Separate ticket

• Things to see

Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Discover a queen's rustic country retreat in the grounds of Kew Palace with a visit to Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.

• Open Weekends and Bank Holidays
• 11:30 - 15:30
• Kew Palace
• Included in Kew Gardens admission

• Things to see

Kitchen Garden

Experience the recreated Kitchen Garden, which would have fed the Georgian royals and now supplies Henry VIII's Kitchens.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

The Great Vine

Listed in 2005 as the world's longest grape vine, the Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace is a fantastic spectacle.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

Queen Caroline's State Bed is Back on Display

Go behind the scenes with the Conservation team at Hampton Court Palace, who are continuing their work on Queen Caroline's much-loved State Bed.

Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess

George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.

Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach

Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.

Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature

Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.

Patrick Lamb and William Daniel: royal cooks

When it came to conjuring up the smell and heat of long-abandoned royal kitchens for Untold Lives, we turned to two cooks’ books which won’t be found on today's kitchen shelves.

Royal Wetnurses

Ahead of Mother's Day, we share the lesser-known histories of the women employed as wetnurses in the Royal Nursery. Taking on the role of 'foster mother' to young princes and princesses, they often developed a close personal bond with the royal family and received mementos that were passed down in families for generations.