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The Princesses' Pantomimes display at Windsor Castle

The Princesses' Pantomimes

Special display at Windsor Castle now open showcasing costumes worn by Her Majesty The Queen and Princess Margaret during wartime festive performances.

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open Thursday - Monday

The Round Tower at Windsor Castle
Windsor
Windsor Castle

Open Thursday - Monday

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open Thursday - Monday

Buckingham Palace in the snow
London
Buckingham Palace

Open selected dates for guided tours until 30 January 2022
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open from 25 March 2022

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

Open from 19 May 2022

West front of Frogmore House
Windsor
Frogmore House

Open for groups visits from 1 August 2022
London
Clarence House

Closed until further notice.

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What's on

Explore our rich programme of exhibitions, courses, lectures and activities.

The Christmas tree in St George's Hall
25 November 2021 - 3 January 2022

Christmas at Windsor Castle

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

3 December 2021 - 6 January 2022

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
This is a precious record of a moment when De Hooch and Vermeer were both working in Delft evolving a distinctive style; the evidence of dated works (like this one) suggesting that De Hooch was making the running. De Hooch's reputation was certainly enhan
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Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 2 Dec 2021
  • Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Adults £16.00, Over 60 £14.50, Child (5-16) / Disabled £8.00, Student £12.00, Under 5 Free, Family £40.00, If you are a disabled visitor we offer a free access companion ticket. To book please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7324 or e-mail [email protected]
  • Adults, Groups (15+ people)
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Actresses on stage in costume
Exhibition
The Princesses' Pantomimes
  • Windsor Castle State Apartments
  • Next event: 1 Dec 2021
  • Daily
  • Tickets included in standard admission price to Windsor Castle
  • Adults, Groups (15+ people)
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The Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace
Private view / tour
Buckingham Palace Guided Tour
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 3 Dec 2021
  • Every Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Tours are available at 11:30, 13:30 14:00, 16:00, and 16:30 (Times vary, check selected date for available time slots.)
  • Ticket price - £65.00 per person
  • Adults
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Close up photograph of a Christmas tree in front of a painting of Charles II in the Throne Room, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Online lecture
A winter warden's welcome: Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 8 Dec 2021
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 15:00 - 16:00 GMT or 19:00 - 20:00 GMT
  • £5.00
  • Adults
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The Collection
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Royal Gardens

Over the centuries the gardens at various royal residences have provided a source of enjoyment for many members of the Royal Family.

Carriera
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Women artists

A spotlight on outstanding women artists and their works in the Royal Collection

The idea of painting large-scale decorative canvases full of exotic birds in a formal garden setting was invented in Holland by Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636-95, see for example 405354). Bogdani was born in Hungary and moved to Amsterdam in 1684, where Me
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Birds

Birds, in their infinite and colourful variety, have long been a source of artistic inspiration.

A watercolour showing two studies of a horse. Both studies show the horse standing with its head lowered, eating grass. Corbould's original is shown to the left, inscribed below: Edward H. Corbould The Prince of Wales' copy is shown to the right. Inscrib
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Royal Copyists

Explore royal copies of Great Masters in the Royal Collection

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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.

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News

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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee - special displays at the official residences

Monday, 15 November 2021

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Official Platinum Jubilee commemorative range goes on sale

Monday, 8 November 2021

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Christmas at the Official Residences of Her Majesty The Queen

Monday, 25 October 2021

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HRH The Duke of Rothesay officially opens new learning space at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 1 October 2021

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5,000 papers reflecting the life and legacy of Prince Albert made digitally available for the first time

Thursday, 23 September 2021

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Drawings by young Gainsborough will go on display for the first time in a touring exhibition

Thursday, 12 August 2021

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Prince Philip: A Celebration display opens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 23 July 2021

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Buckingham Palace Garden opens to visitors for the summer

Friday, 9 July 2021

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See behind the scenes at Windsor Castle as we get ready to reopen

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

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Official range of china to celebrate the 95th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen goes on sale

Saturday, 27 March 2021

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New publication explores a year in the life of the Buckingham Palace garden

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

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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.