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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
Exhibition

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

See Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest drawings in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK and at The Queen’s Galleries, marking 500 years since his death.

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The wedding of Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
Windsor
Windsor Castle

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
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Palace of Holyroodhouse

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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.

West front of Frogmore House
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

'The head of Leda' by Leonardo da Vinci
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Leonardo da Vinci

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

Erard piano
Film
Queen Victoria's Erard Piano

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

Collection near you
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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

Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank on their wedding day
Windsor Castle

A Royal Wedding: HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank

From 1 March 2019 the couple's wedding outfits will be on display.

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The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Russia

Two exhibitions exploring Britain's relationship with Russia through works of art in the Royal Collection.

The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Charles II: Art & Power

Meet the king who built the Palace of Holyroodhouse and discover the role of the arts in the re-establishment of the Stuart monarchy.
Nurse tending soldier in Crimean War
Lecture / talk
The untold story of women in the Crimean War
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 27 Feb 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 13:00-14:00
  • Adult £12.00, Over 60 £10.80, Under 17 £6.00, Student (with valid ID) £10.00, Disabled £6.00
  • Adults
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Special visit
Russia: Red or white?
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 28 Feb 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 19:00-21:00
  • £35.00 full price, £31.50 concessions
  • Adults
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Oliver Cromwell
Lecture / talk
Oliver Cromwell and the visual arts
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 5 Mar 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30-20:00
  • £15.00 full price, £13.50 concessions,
  • Adults
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Lecture / talk
Queen Victoria: For the love of food
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 19 Mar 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30-20:00
  • £15.00 adult, £13.50 concession
  • Adults
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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.
Future Programme

Read about our plans to transform the visitor experience at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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News

2019 exhibitions at The Queen’s Galleries ©

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Wedding outfits of HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank to go on display at Windsor Castle

Friday, 8 February 2019

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Twelve Leonardo da Vinci exhibitions open today across the UK

Friday, 1 February 2019

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Hidden details in drawings by Leonardo da Vinci revealed for the first time

Monday, 28 January 2019

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Brooch gifted by Mary, Queen of Scots to her close aide and personal hairdresser goes on display

Monday, 7 January 2019

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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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