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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

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

Open Thursday - Monday

George IV
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open Thursday - Monday

Eastern Encounters
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open Thursday - Monday
London
Clarence House

Closed until further notice.

West front of Frogmore House
Windsor
Frogmore House

Closed until further notice.
London
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Closed until further notice.

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What's on

Explore our rich programme of exhibitions, courses, lectures and activities for children

George IV: Art & Spectacle

Discover the life and times of our most exuberant king. Until 1 November at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Eastern Encounters

Journey through 400 years of history, romance and legend from the Indian subcontinent. Open now at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Eastern Encounters
Moat Garden family
Activity
Rediscover Windsor: Inside the secret garden
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 6 Aug 2020
  • Every Thu, Fri
  • 12:00-16:00
  • Free with standard entry ticket
  • Children / Families
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Holyrood Abbey
Short talk
Legends of the Abbey
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 3 Aug 2020
  • Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 11:00 and 14:00
  • Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Adults
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Family in the gardens of the Palace of holyroodhouse
Activity
Glorious gardens
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 8 Aug 2020
  • Every Sat, Sun
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Children / Families
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Activity
Family Sundays at the Royal Mews
  • The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 9 Aug 2020
  • Every Sun
  • Free with standard admission price.
  • Children / Families
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The Collection

Garden
Online exhibition
Painting Paradise

A place for scientific study, a haven for the solitary thinker or a space for pure enjoyment, gardens are where man and nature meet.

LGBT+ trail
Trail
LGBT+ Art and Artists

A look at diverse forms of love and desire through works in the Royal Collection.

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)
Trail
Stories of Medics and Medicine

Objects and paintings illustrating the changing perception and use of medicine.

The First Georgians Chamber Music Event
Trail
Music in the Royal Collection

Many members of the royal family were talented musicians.

Explore the collection

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About
Publishing

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

George IV's Inner Hall at Windsor Castle.
Future Programme

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

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

Dazzling illuminated manuscripts and bejewelled works of art from the Royal Collection go on display

Thursday, 23 July 2020

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Windsor Castle's wartime pantomime pictures revealed

Thursday, 23 July 2020

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See behind the scenes as we get ready to reopen

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

News

Official Buckingham Palace gin goes on sale

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

News

The official residences of Her Majesty The Queen to reopen to the public

Wednesday, 8 July 2020

News

Undercroft Café opens at Windsor Castle

Friday, 6 March 2020

News

‘George III’s Collection of Military Maps’ published online

Wednesday, 29 January 2020

News

George IV's coronation attire, including the Diamond Diadem, goes on display

Friday, 15 November 2019

News

Newly acquired portrait of George IV’s favourite mistress, Maria Fitzherbert, to go on public display

Thursday, 31 October 2019

News

George IV’s entrance hall at Windsor Castle revealed

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

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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.