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George IV Coronation Portrait
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George IV: Art & Spectacle

Discover the life and times of our most exuberant king. Until 3 May 2020 at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

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George IV
Until 3 May 2020

George IV: Art & Spectacle

This exhibition presents George IV's life through the art that enriched his world.

Until 15 March 2020

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

The exhibition brings together 80 of the Renaissance master's greatest drawings in the Royal Collection

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
Activity
Courtly capers
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 10 Feb 2020
  • Daily
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Children / Families
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Short talk
Talking Leonardo: Daily short talks
  • The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 23 Jan 2020
  • Daily
  • 11:00
  • Free with exhibition ticket or 1-Year Pass.
  • Adults
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Lecture / talk
The art of carving
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 28 Jan 2020
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:15 - 19:15
  • £15.00 full price, £13.50 concessions
  • Adults
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Workshop
Creative course: portrait painting
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 8 Feb 2020
  • Daily
  • 10:00-16:30 (includes private view on Saturday, 09:00-10:00)
  • £175.00 full price, £157.50 concessions
  • Adults
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Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 6 December 2019

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Christmas at Windsor Castle

Friday, 29 November 2019

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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing opens at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 22 November 2019

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

Friday, 15 November 2019

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New 2020 exhibitions programme launched

Monday, 4 November 2019

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

Thursday, 31 October 2019

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George IV’s entrance hall at Windsor Castle revealed

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

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Leonardo da Vinci: Masterpieces of Motion at Windsor Castle

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

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Family Festival: Queen Victoria’s Circus at Windsor Castle

Thursday, 5 September 2019

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Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy goes live online

Friday, 23 August 2019

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Schools programme at the official royal residences wins prestigious Sandford Award

Tuesday, 30 July 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.