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William IV

The unexpected king, who lived in Bushy Park, near Hampton Court Palace and was married at Kew Palace

Mehmet von Königstreu

An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

LGBT Royal Histories

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

William Kent

Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

Kings and queens of the Georgian period

Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?

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George’s story: an enslaved child who visited the Tower during the American Revolution

From South Carolina to the Tower of London and back, Dr Misha Ewen traces his remarkable journey.

Celebrating marriage between women in the early modern period

Curator Dr Holly Marsden highlights the ways women from the 1600s to the 1800s celebrated their relationships.

Kings and Queens of England and Britain

See the chronological list of kings and queens who reigned as monarchs of England and Britain from the Normans (1066) through to the Windsors, including King Charles III.

Sideron and Cupido: Two untold lives at Hampton Court Palace

In 1795, two remarkable men arrived at Hampton Court Palace in the entourage of the Prince of Orange. Enslaved as children and given to the Prince as 'gifts', Sideron and Cupido now accompanied the Dutch Prince as he fled invasion.

The Jewel House Keeper's Ghost

Curator Alden Gregory explores one of the many ghost stories associated with the palaces in our care: the Tower of London's Phantom Bear.

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.

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.

Making Your Mark: A Drawing Found During Conservation Work in the Cumberland Suite

During recent conservation work in the Cumberland Suite at Hampton Court Palace, we made an interesting discovery. This drawing (above) was found scratched into a plaster wall that has been covered with wooden panelling for the past 300 years.

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.

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Georgian Story

Discover the grandeur of the Georgian royal court and follow in the footsteps of queens and kings in the rooms where they lived and entertained guests.

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The Great Vine

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

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Walled Garden

Enter the castle grounds through this 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.

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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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Kitchen Garden

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

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The Castle

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

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State Entrance Hall

Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the 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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