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The Crown Jewels

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Duleep Singh

The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

Art at Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle has become a place in which to see amazing art

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The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms

Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.

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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 Castle

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

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The Crown Jewels

Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.

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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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The Benjamin Franklin Dining Room

Discover the State Dining room and a special display exploring Hillsborough's historic American connections.

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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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Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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History Collection

Our History collection contains objects relating to the lives of those who have lived within them.

Objects Unwrapped: A 13th-Century Condiment dish

This small green-glazed ceramic dish was found during excavations near the Middle Tower at the Tower of London in the 1930s. It dates from the late 13th century and was possibly made at a pottery workshop in Kingston, just down the river from Hampton Court Palace.

Progress on the Coat of Arms: Queen Anne's Throne Canopy Conservation

At first glance, the coat of arms embroidery appears to be one whole piece. It is however made up of 19 individual pieces, put together like a puzzle. The picture of the unicorn below shows that it is in fact made of four different sections.

Young Queen Victoria's shoes in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection

A recent trip to an auction house nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds yielded some very exciting results. We came back to London laden with 15 items of dress worn by Queen Victoria and her children.

Hercules takes a bath

The Death of Hercules tapestry was recently removed from the Great Watching Chamber at Hampton Court Palace for conservation reasons. We have now begun the two-year conservation programme, starting with wet cleaning in our custom-built facility.

Kensington Palace Gains a Throne Canopy

After its doors briefly closed, the Presence Chamber at Kensington Palace has reopened with a throne canopy sitting pride of place as you enter the room.

Sketches of Queen Victoria as a girl

A unique set of sketches in our collection show Princess Victoria at three years old, on holiday in the seaside town of Ramsgate, Kent in 1822. They give us a rare informal glimpse of Victoria as a pink-cheeked cherub and a bundle of energy.

Conservation and discoveries in our paper collections

We have around 25,000 works of art on paper in Historic Royal Palaces' collection. While many are on display, the vast majority are held in storage. These are delicate items and it's essential to conserve and store them correctly in order to preserve them for posterity.

Anthony Salvin: the architect who transformed the Tower of London

Archivist Tom Drysdale introduces Anthony Salvin, the Victorian architect who began the transformation of the Tower of London, and looks at four drawings that shed a light on his work and legacy.