History and Stories
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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.
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Henry VIII
Who was the real Henry VIII?
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