Royal Collection Trust

Christmas tree in the Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle

Until 2 January 2023

Christmas at the royal palaces

This winter visit the royal residences with sparkling Christmas trees and shimmering decorations to celebrate the festive season.

The Round Tower at Windsor Castle

Windsor

Windsor Castle

Open Thursday - Monday

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open Thursday - Monday

Screens in Japan: Courts and Culture

London

The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open Thursday - Monday

Gates at Buckingham Palace

London

Buckingham Palace

Open selected dates until February 2023

The Gold State Coach at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pageant

London

The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Open from March 2023

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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Portrait of Queen Victoria's cousin, Princess Victoire.

Conservation

A Royal Revelation

Go behind the scenes and find out how portraits from Buckingham Palace were conserved.

The regalia of Charles II, including a crown, orb and sceptre

Online trail

The Crown Jewels

The most famous of the nation's treasures.

Samurai armour

Conservation

Seeing the Samurai

Learn about this amazing samurai armour, the first diplomatic gift from Japan to Britain in 1613.

The Gold State Coach on The Mall during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Article

The Gold State Coach

Is the Gold State Coach made of real gold? Delve into the history of this magnificent coach.

Explore the collection

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Christmas tree in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle

Until 2 January 2023

Christmas at Windsor Castle

This winter experience a sparkling Christmas at Windsor Castle with festive activities for everyone.

Until 2 January 2023

Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

This winter the Palace of Holyroodhouse will be adorned with glittering decorations to celebrate the festive season.

Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Japan: Courts and Culture

The Queen's Gallery, London

Japan: Courts and Culture

Discover 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between Britain and Japan.

'An exquisite, intricate, truly diverting parade of treasures ★★★★' - Daily Telegraph

Explore the exhibition

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Her Majesty The Queen on her Coronation Day, 1953, Cecil Beaton

Queen Elizabeth II

1926 - 2022

Watch our tribute film.

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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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.