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Kings and queens of the Georgian period
Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
William IV
The unexpected king, who lived in Bushy Park, near Hampton Court Palace and was married at Kew Palace
The story of Hampton Court Palace
Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
Mehmet von Königstreu
An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court
William Kent
Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace
A brief history of the famous royal gardens
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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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- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room
Explore Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room, the largest and grandest room in Kew Palace.
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Closed (opens 28 March 2026)
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
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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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- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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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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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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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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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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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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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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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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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
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Open
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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Kings and Queens of England and Britain
See the 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.
Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Containing over 10,000 items, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is a Designated collection of national and international importance, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces.
The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London
Misha Ewen, Curator of Inclusive History, reflects upon her research on the life of Edward Francis - an enslaved African man who lived at the Tower of London in the late 17th century.
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.
Kew the Music: George III and Queen Charlotte's Instruments
The reign of George III and Queen Charlotte saw a flourishing of arts and culture in Britain. The country's prospering cultural scene was undoubtedly encouraged by the royal couple's personal love of the arts.
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.
A Royal History of Princesses and Music
When Caroline of Ansbach moved with the Hanoverian court to London in 1714, Britain saw the start of a new era of princess-led musical connoisseurship.
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.