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Christmas at Windsor Castle
Until 1 January 2024

Christmas at Windsor Castle

We're decking the halls, the galleries and the State Apartments. Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history.

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The Round Tower at Windsor Castle
Windsor
Windsor Castle

Open Thursday - Monday

Buckingham Palace in winter
London
Buckingham Palace

Open selected dates

The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open Thursday - Monday

Holbein at the Tudor Court exhibition
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open Thursday - Monday

The Gold State Coach at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pageant
London
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Open from 1 March 2024

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh exterior
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Closed

West front of Frogmore House
Windsor
Frogmore House

Closed
London
Clarence House

Closed

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The Collection

A gold crown set diamonds, rubies, amethysts and sapphires. It has a purple velvet cap.
Article
The Crown Jewels: Coronation Regalia

Everything you need to know about the famous collection.

A painting of a woman painting a self portrait
Article
Artemisia Gentileschi

A closer look at Artemisia Gentileschi's life and art.

image of William Shakespeare
Article
Shakespeare’s First Folio

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the First Folio's publication.

Painting of a man wearing a black hat with green leaves behind.
Article
Holbein in the Royal Collection

A closer look at Hans Holbein's works.

Explore the collection

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What's on

Mary Shelton, later Lady Heveningham
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Holbein at the Tudor Court

Explore the art of the image-maker of the Tudor court and come face-to-face with some of the most famous people of 16th-century England.

Buckingham Palace

Exclusive Guided Tour

Enjoy special access to Buckingham Palace at this time of year without the crowds, with a guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms.

The Throne Room in Buckingham Palace
Kathryn Jones laying the table as part of the Christmas Display, Christmas display, State Dining Room at Windsor Castle
Online lecture
A Royal Christmas Feast
  • Online
  • Next event: 5 Dec 2023
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 19:00 - 20:00 GMT
  • £10.00
  • Adults
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Performance
Armour and combat in the court of Henry VIII: In collaboration with the Royal Armouries
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 7 Dec 2023
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30 - 21:00
  • £25.00
  • Adults
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Drawing of Mary, Queen of Scots and courtier playing music
Special visit
An exclusive evening at Mary's court
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 8 Dec 2023
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 17:00 - 21:00
  • £25.00
  • Adults
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Hanging a decoration on a Christmas tree
Activity
Merry Miniatures: A Christmas activity day
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 17 Dec 2023
  • Daily
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with standard admission
  • Children / Families
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About
Publishing

The publishing programme includes beautifully produced printed books, apps and online catalogues.

A Warden talking about the multimedia guide during the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace
Working for us

Find out more about working for Royal Collection Trust, and view our latest vacancies

Media at a photo-call at Buckingham Palace
Press Office

For media enquiries about the public opening of the royal palaces and residences and the works of art in the Royal Collection.
Picture Library

The Royal Collection Trust Picture Library can supply thousands of images across the entire range of the Royal Collection.

About Royal Collection Trust

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News

News

The Queen’s Galleries in London and Edinburgh to become The King’s Galleries

Monday, 4 December 2023

News

Christmas displays open at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 24 November 2023

News

The Republic of Korea State Visit

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

News

Holbein at the Tudor Court Opens at The Queen’s Gallery

Friday, 10 November 2023

News

Celebrate Christmas at the official residences of His Majesty The King

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

News

Royal Collection Trust Christmas Decorations and Gift Guide

Monday, 16 October 2023

News

Lost Artemisia Gentileschi painting rediscovered in the Royal Collection

Sunday, 24 September 2023

News

The official publication for the Coronation goes on sale

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

News

Major exhibition of Holbein’s portraits from the Tudor court to go on display at The Queen’s Gallery

Monday, 3 July 2023

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The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.