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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
Exhibition

A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be on display at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a special exhibition.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
Windsor
Windsor Castle

Open daily.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open daily.

The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace
London
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Open February to November.
London
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Open July - Sept plus selected dates Dec - May.

'Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs' at The Queen's Gallery
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open daily.
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open daily
London
Clarence House

Next open in August 2020.
Windsor
Frogmore House

Open during August to groups and on selected dates to individuals.

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The Collection

Detail showing the Marriage of Princess Helena, 5 July 1866
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Royal Weddings

The history of Royal weddings as seen through items in the Royal Collection
Creator
Leonardo da Vinci

To mark the 500th anniversary of his death, 144 of Leonardo's drawings will go on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions in 2019.

Erard piano
Film
Queen Victoria's Erard Piano

Music occupied a central place in the lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

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The Royal Collection Near You

Use our interactive map to explore connections between the Royal Collection and places across the UK and the world.

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What's on
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Exclusive Guided Tour

In the company of an expert guide, enjoy a tour through the magnificent State Rooms, when the Palace is not usually open to the public.

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The Christmas tree in St George's Hall
1 December 2018 - 6 January 2019

Christmas at Windsor Castle

See the 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir Christmas tree in St George's Hall.

7 December 2018 - 6 January 2019

Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

See the Palace adorned with glittering decorations to celebrate the festive season.
Detail showing a bride and groom being married in front of a crowd of dignitaries
Exhibition
Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 15 Dec 2018
  • Daily
  • Adult £12.00, Over 60 £10.80, Student (with valid ID) £10.00, Under 17/ Disabled £6.00, Under 5 Free, Family £30.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
  • Adults, Groups (15+ people)
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Exhibition
Charles II: Art & Power
  • The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 15 Dec 2018
  • Daily
  • Adult £7.20, Over 60 £6.60, Student (with valid ID) £6.40, Under 17/ Disabled £3.60, Under 5 Free, Family £18.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
  • Adults, Groups (15+ people)
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Activity
The Magic of Christmas Past
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 15 Dec 2018
  • Every Sat
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with standard entry ticket
  • Children / Families
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Holyrood Christmas festival day
Activity
Christmas festival day
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 15 Dec 2018
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 11:00-15:30
  • Free with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Children / Families
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An artist's impression of one of the rooms in the new Learning Centre. The ceiling in this room is made from 17th-century painted beams salvaged from Midhope Castle in the 1960s.
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2019 exhibitions at The Queen’s Galleries ©

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Palace of Holyroodhouse decorated for Christmas

Friday, 7 December 2018

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Christmas at Windsor Castle

Friday, 30 November 2018

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New portrait of The Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 30 November 2018

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Charles II: Art & Power opens at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 23 November 2018

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Medical records of George III published online for the first time

Friday, 16 November 2018

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Russia: Royalty & the Romanovs opens at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Friday, 9 November 2018

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New 2019 Exhibitions Programme

Thursday, 1 November 2018

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‘A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’ at Windsor Castle

Friday, 26 October 2018

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150 objects from Buckingham Palace's East Wing to go on loan to Brighton's Royal Pavilion

Friday, 5 October 2018

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A Royal Christmas: the first official publication to explore the festive traditions of royalty past and present

Thursday, 18 October 2018

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Papers of the exiled Stuart kings published online for the first time

Friday, 2 November 2018

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George III documents from the Royal Archives viewed by Hamilton actor

Thursday, 4 October 2018

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Official range of china to celebrate the wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank

Monday, 1 October 2018

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Buckingham Palace receives Autism Friendly Award

Friday, 31 August 2018

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Windsor Castle: A Thousand Years of a Royal Palace

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

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Official commemorative chinaware to celebrate the birth of a son to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

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Papers and collections of Prince Albert to be published for the first time

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

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Windsor Castle receives an Autism Friendly Award for the second time

Monday, 2 April 2018

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Official range of china to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle

Friday, 23 March 2018

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