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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