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A painting of Windsor Castle by E Landseer

Explore the Collection online

While our doors are closed temporarily, you can still enjoy the Royal Collection. Discover past exhibitions, conservation stories and trails online.

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The White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace

Virtual Tour

Explore the White Drawing Room, perhaps the grandest of all the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, in our 360 view.

Royal Collection Shop

Our online shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.

China Mugs

The Collection

Mechanical cylinder bureau
Film
Unlocking the Roentgen Desk

This unique novelty desk made in 1785 hides secret compartments and transforms into a lectern with the turn of a key.
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A Prince's treasure

120 items return to Brighton Pavilion on loan

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.

photograph of current display in the Grand Vestibule
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The British Monarchy and the World

Works of art from every continent and from every reign from George III to The Queen

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News

News

Royal Collection Trust closure guidance

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

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Undercroft Café opens at Windsor Castle

Friday, 6 March 2020

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

Wednesday, 29 January 2020

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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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Find out more about working for Royal Collection Trust, and view our latest vacancies.

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.

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.

Modern Slavery Act
Modern Slavery

We aim to conduct our commercial activities in an ethically, environmentally and socially responsible manner.

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Visit

The Round Tower at Windsor Castle
Windsor
Windsor Castle

Closed until further notice.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Closed until further notice.

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

Closed until further notice.
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Closed until further notice.

George IV
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Closed until further notice.
London
Clarence House

Open during August 2020.

West front of Frogmore House
Windsor
Frogmore House

Open during August to groups and on selected dates to individuals.
London
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Open July - Oct plus selected dates Dec - May.

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What's on
Performance
Royal rhyme time: Recitals for Wrigglers
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 14 Jun 2020
  • 2 upcoming events
  • 11:00 - 11:40
  • £10.00 for one adult and up to two children.
  • Children / Families
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Lecture / talk
A city in focus: Early photography of Edinburgh
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 4 Sep 2020
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass.
  • Adults
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Children dressing up next to a wooden horse
Activity
Hooves and horses family Saturdays
  • The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 25 Apr 2020
  • On the last Sat of Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with standard admission
  • Children / Families
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family group in the Buckingham Palace garden
Special visit
Glorious gardens and amazing adventures
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 4 Sep 2020
  • Daily
  • 11:45 13:45 and 15:45
  • Tickets including State Rooms access: Adults £36.50, Over 60/Student £33.00, Under 17/Disabled £21.00, Under 5 free., If you have already purchased your State Rooms tickets and wish to add this tour to your visit, add on tickets cost: Adults £10.00, Over 60/Students £9.00, Under 17/Disabled £6.50, Under 5 free. You will need to call 44 (0)303 123 7300 to do this., 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]
  • Children / Families
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Official Royal Residences

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.